Publications

Política fiscal y cambio climático: experiencias recientes de los ministerios de finanzas de América Latina y el Caribe

Learn about this new study that discusses the strategic role finance ministries can play to boost a fair transition towards green economies. (Available only in Spanish).

Sustainable Issuer versus Sustainable Issuance: Providing Public Issuers of Sustainable Bonds in Latin America and the Caribbean with Insight into the Nascent Universe of ESG Ratings

For sovereign issuers, ESG investing represents new demand challenges, but they also offer great opportunities for economic growth to improve the quality of life of the people. Find out how the the governments in the region must work on when issuing new debt to meet international investors’ ESG demands. Download here.

Guía de Proyectos de Sistemas de Información de Administración Financiera (SIAF): aspectos estratégicos, funcionales, tecnológicos y de gobernanza para diseñar e implantar nuevas plataformas para los sistemas de la gestión financiera pública

This SIAF Project Guide details strategic, organizational, functional, technological and operational aspects for the successful implementation of a SIAF digital transformation project. The Guide contains 14 self-contained chapters, which can be consulted individually. (Available only in Spanish)

Transformación digital y empleo público: el futuro del trabajo del gobierno

Discover a unique survey for more than 700 Latin American public managers to understand the impact of the lack of talent within the digital transformation projects of public administrations in Latin America and the Caribbean. (Available only in Spanish).

La transformación y el fortalecimiento institucional de los Ministerios de Hacienda en América Latina: Del control al uso estratégico de los recursos públicos para el desarrollo

Learn about an IDB study with ECLAC that presents the evolution of the institutional framework of finance ministries and how they have the opportunity to manage resources more strategically to leverage sustainable and equitable development in the region. (Available only in Spanish),

Servicios públicos y gobierno digital durante la pandemia: Perspectivas de los ciudadanos, los funcionarios y las instituciones públicas

The COVID-19 pandemic suddenly increased dependence on digital tools, both for the delivery of and access to public services, and for remote work by public servants. Learn how public institutions in the region responded to the challenge to provide services. (Available only in Spanish).

Economic Institutions for a Resilient Caribbean

The Caribbean needs stronger fiscal, monetary and financial institutions to promote long-term development in a post-pandemic era. Learn more about the key reforms the region needs to undertake.

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