Handbook of Public Management in Latin America and the Caribbean
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Edited by Maria P. Aristigueta, Professor and Dean Emerita, Biden School of Public Policy and Public Administration, University of Delaware and Edgar E. Ramírez de la Cruz, School of Public Policy and Leadership, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA and Centro de Investigacion y Docencia Economicas, Mexico<i>‘This exciting Handbook offers an essential and comprehensive exploration of public administration in Latin America and the Caribbean today, bridging the gap between theory and practice with deep contextual analysis. Through diverse scholarly contributions, the book illuminates the region’s unique political, historical, and socio-economic dynamics, challenging conventional models developed in the Global North. Covering key areas such as state reforms, multi-level governance, ethics, and equity, this Handbook is an invaluable resource for academics, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to understand and enhance governance in this vibrant and evolving region.’</i>
- Enrique Cabrero, University of Guadalajara, Mexico,
<i>‘Maria Aristigueta and Edgar Ramírez have put together a wonderful volume on public management developments in Latin America and the Caribbean. Written by an outstanding mixture of well-established and emerging scholars, the chapters provide an excellent discussion of how governments in the region are facing enduring governance challenges (e.g. corruption, clientelism, low trust, lack of responsiveness), learning how to use new management tools (e.g. monitoring, evaluation, public private partnerships), and dealing with the key policy actors (e.g. local governments, street-level bureaucrats, interest groups). Beyond its rich empirical contents, the Handbook’s theoretical and conceptual insights also demonstrate how discussions from/about the Global South can make significant contributions to broader international scholarly debates on public management.’</i>
- Mauricio I. Dussauge-Laguna, Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLACSO), Mexico,
<i>‘The </i>Handbook of Public Management in Latin America and the Caribbean<i> will be a mandatory reference for students and scholars in the public administration disciplinary field. It is a work that shows that the region has a vibrant community of academics interested in contributing to the global knowledge of the discipline but with a Latin American approach. This Handbook undoubtedly shows our present and presents a bright future to come.’</i>
- Cristian Pliscoff, Catholic University of Chile,
Chapters examine key challenges facing governments in Latin America and the Caribbean, shedding light on the lasting effects of colonization and critically evaluating the application of theories and ideas originating in the Global North to this context. They demonstrate the diversity of approaches to public management in countries with different social, cultural, and historical backgrounds, drawing on case studies ranging from the established democracy of Costa Rica to the enduring autocracy of Cuba. Ultimately, the Handbook looks toward the future of public administration in the region, exploring avenues for tackling inequalities, fostering economic growth, and promoting democratic values.
Academics and students in public administration and management, public policy, and international politics will benefit from the novel insights in this Handbook. It is also a vital resource for policymakers, government officials and NGOs looking to bolster development in the region.