How to ensure true gender parity in the leadership of public administrations in Latin America and the Caribbean?

Women occupy only one out of four of the highest-level positions in the public sector. Their presence is still limited at the highest levels and concentrated in specific sectors. This blog summarizes the findings of an unprecedented study by IDB about female leadership in Latin America’s public sector.

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How to implement innovative solutions in government effectively

Innovating in government sounds appealing but also impossible for some organizations that resist change. How to find space to try something new? What can we learn from the private sector and what can entrepreneurs learn from the government? We discussed all these topics with Martín Burt, former mayor of Paraguay’s capital -Asunción-, and world-renowned social entrepreneur. This blog gives you a summary of our conversation. You can also listen to it fully here.

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5 Lessons from the private sector on strategy and innovation

What can the public sector learn from the private sector on strategy and innovation? Sam MacAulay, Senior Lecturer in Innovation at the University of Queensland, addresses both topics. We talked about what defines a good strategy, some common mistakes you want to avoid and some lessons from managing complex projects in government. We also talked about innovation in government projects and organizations.

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