Resources

In this issue, developed by Dr. Caryl Alonso Jiménez, it summarizes around 5 years of research and proposes a global approach to the issue of decentralization in the region, beginning with a historical review of the modernization processes of Central American States and how each implemented their own understanding of the concept.   In addition, the author continues with a two-level analysis; reviewing the tools, characteristics and indicators…

The monitoring and evaluation information is conditioned on a series of factors in order to be used effectively. Various studies bear witness to rather formal uses - such as information that accompanies accountability to Congress and annual management reports of the agencies - but there is less emphasis on uses for the use of learning and for the allocation of spending (Cunill and Ospina 2008) (Villarreal, July, 2007).   This study starts…

In call to action 57, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls upon federal, provincial, and territorial governments to enhance the skills and knowledge of public servants. Leveraging collaboration theory and collaborative capacity, this article delves deeper into the skills, attitudes, and knowledge required of public servants who regularly work with First Nations organizations and governments. Using findings from a health care…

A disaster can lead to setbacks in the economic and social progress achieved by countries over the decades, and its effects can be exacerbated in the case of the most vulnerable groups. The severity of the impact will depend on the ability of countries to detect and overcome their vulnerabilities. This document, especially aimed at policymakers, shows how, through development planning, the foundations for a comprehensive approach can be laid,…

The majority of services that Canadians receive from government are from local governments, including vital services, such as water, sanitation and public transit (Downer and Foster 2017). As more facets of their life move into the digital realm, Canadians are understandably demanding more digitally-focused servicing from their governments at all levels (Cukier 2019). Municipalities are facing increased expectations to meet this demand and…

In Latin America and the Caribbean, a large number of innovations and reforms linked to the promotion of open government occur in subnational territories. That is the scale on which governments can collaborate with citizens and other actors more directly and closely. The creation of spaces and mechanisms for participation, transparency and accountability allows those who inhabit the territories to have a greater impact on public policies,…

The report contributes to  three reflections that could be a little light on the current debate; The first is that there must necessarily be a reformulation of the seventeen SDGs or in any case a prioritization of their implementation. In this line, and in line with the proposal of authors specialized in development and what is expressed by international organizations themselves, the collaborative action between the State and society should…