Latin American economic outlook 2012 : transforming the state for development

Latin America's solid economic performance since 2003 has created the possibility of transforming the state for inclusive and long-term development. This year's Latin American Economic Outlook examines the reform of the state in this context and recommends that Latin American states act now to deliver better public services for development. Contents : Chapter 1. Macroeconomic overview ; Chapter 2. Public administration for development ; Chapter 3. Fiscal policy reform ; Chapter 4. Reforming education systems ; Chapter 5. The state and reform of public infrastructure policy ; Chapter 6. Better institutions for innovation and productive development