"Without significant and lasting sociopolitical change, Chile is not expected to join the club of developed nations. The present essay contains a thorough examination of the subnational government reforms that are needed to increase efficiency in the provision of basic health, education,...

Macroeconomic growth and incomes have been on the rise since the Asian Financial Crisis (AFC), but health service utilization and health outcomes in Indonesia have been slower to improve. Jamkesmas could provide valuable benefits by allowing cardholders to acquire preventative, curative, and...

This report provides an overview of the municipal debt market as it exists and has evolved over the past ten years. It provides an assessment of trends and patterns from both bank and bond sources covering all types of municipal governments. The overall objective of the work is to assess the...