Public expenditure on Latin American Children: How much and how effective?
| Areas | : | Poverty and equality |
|---|---|---|
| Researcher/s in charge | : | Lorena Alcazar, Alan Sanchez |
| Other researchers | : | Lucciana Álvarez |
| Execution time | : | September 2013 - December 2013 |
Presentation
The objective is to analyze levels, evolution, composition and quality of social public expenditure in Latin America and The Caribbean. In order to provide a more complete vision of the characteristics and expenditure quality on children in the region, the study will additionally provide a brief revision of the institutional framework for public expenditure on children and an analysis of its distribution and equity indicators. Based on the above, conclusions and some policy recommendations will be obtained to improve efficiency and equity. This research is based on a sample from eight countries in the region: Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru and Dominican Republic.
