Revolutionizing Public Services in Latin America
Using digital technologies, governments can deliver a wide variety of public services – even services that are not currently provided in any form – widely, efficiently, and at a low cost. A new report highlights the most promising policy options in areas ranging from education and health to fiscal matters and public administration.
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WASHINGTON, DC – The barriers to economic progress in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are as well-known as they are formidable. Inequality is high, tax evasion is rampant, and education systems are inadequate. Poverty and extreme poverty are widespread, especially in the wake of the pandemic. And the public subsidies that could support the most vulnerable are poorly targeted, undermining their effectiveness.