Institutions to make the state deliver in Latin America and the Caribbean

This chapter puts forward recommendations and highlights ideas and best practices that can guide policy makers in redesigning the institutional framework of the state in Latin America and the Caribbean. It is divided into four parts. The first one analyses the importance of improving the rule of law to overcome some of the main challenges for building inclusive institutions in a context of policy capture, corruption, criminality and impunity. The second section analyses the administrative capacities that need to be strengthened to make states more efficient and effective to deliver their functions. The third part focuses on modernising states by making them more innovative and fostering the connection with citizens through open government initiatives. The final part gathers the main conclusions and policy recommendations for the region.