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Modernization of the State

Modernization of the State

Building state capacity to strengthen rule of law, promote innovation and open governments to deliver better citizen services.

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Sector Framework Initiatives Projects at a Glance
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Our Vision

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has identified four challenges that limit the technical and operational capacity of the State: inefficient bureaucracy, corruption, crime, and inadequate digital progress.

To support countries in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region in this undertaking, we provide project financing, technical assistance, and advice to governments to promote management models and structures in the following areas: transformation of public administration, data and digital government, citizen security and justice, and transparency and integrity.

Transformation of Public Administration

The IDB strengthens the management capacity of public administration to improve the lives of citizens and enhance their trust in the State. 

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Data and Digital Government

The IDB supports governments from Latin America and the Caribbean in the design and implementation of digital transformation plans and initiatives to improve the efficiency and quality of the public services provided to citizens and businesses.

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Citizen Security and Justice

The IDB helps countries in the region tackle challenges of security and justice that affect the Rule of Law and, in turn, economic and social development.  

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Transparency and Integrity

The IDB supports transparency and integrity reforms aligned with international standards and enabled by digital technologies. 

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Fiscal Management for Inclusive Development

The IDB's Fiscal Division works closely with member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean strengthening their fiscal policy and management at both the national and subnational levels, to achieve equitable and sustainable growth.

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Canada Backs ONE Caribbean to Advance Resilient Development and Private-Sector Growth
ASUNCIÓN — Canada is expanding its support for resilience and business development in the Caribbean through its partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group).  The government of Canada’s previously announced commitment of 10 million Canadian dollars to the Technical...
Colombia to Strengthen its Territorial Legal Defense with IDB Support
WASHINGTON — The Executive Board of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a Specific Investment Loan of up to $20 million to finance the Program to Strengthen the Legal Defense of the State at the Territorial Level in Colombia.  The program aims to improve the effectiveness of the State...
Peru to Strengthen Access to Identity and Civil Registry Services with IDB Support
WASHINGTON — The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $80 million Specific Investment Loan (ESP) to improve access to civil registration and identification services in Peru, a key pillar for inclusion and participation in the economy. The project aims...
Cybersecurity Maturity Improves in Latin America and Caribbean, IDB-OAS Report Finds
The third edition of this joint report captures nearly a decade of evolution in the region’s cybersecurity maturity. WASHINGTON — Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have made significant progress in strengthening their cybersecurity capacity, but persistent gaps in resources, workforce...
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Financial Markets

Working with the public sector to design funding solutions that mobilize private investments and ensure inclusive and sustainable development. 

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Science, Technology and Innovation

Innovation is essential for more productivity and economic progress.

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