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The main objective of this project is to encourage institutional
modernization of social policies in Latin America through a better
articulation between public and private sectors in the conception,
execution and evaluation of public policies.
Statement of the problem :
The problem of institutional modernization, which is expressed
by means of the design, execution and fiscalization of social
policies in both public and private sectors, plays a key role
in the social development of Latin America. It also holds an important
place in the regional agenda as a result of neoliberal policies
of structural adjustment and taking into account democratization
processes. Latin America is the region with the greatest social
inequalities in the world which limits both the consolidation
of a democratic system as well as successful entry into the world
economy. In order to balance political democracy and economic
growth, it is vital to achieve greater social equality. The states
participating in the World Summit on Social Development (Copenhagen
1995) have undertaken to promote the development, at both national
and international levels, of an economic and political framework
favourable to social development. The fight against poverty can
only succeed if this new context is taken into account.
Project Purpose:
The project seeks the improvement of interaction between public
and private partners in the design, execution and control of social
policies through an updating of institutional mechanisms. Project
recommendations and background information gathered on four themes
(education, small and medium enterprises, labour relations and
political parties) will be the basis for organising a discussion
process among researchers, policy makers and entrepreneurs with
a view to stimulating negotiation and agreement of partners in
the networks. Research findings will serve as the main instrument
to generate policy networks and the elaboration of sectoral policy
framework analysis needed to influence policy legislation, implementation
and forecasting in a concrete manner.
The project purpose should bring sustainable benefits to target
groups (researchers, policy makers and population in the long-term)
and lead to the advancement of social reforms.
Specific Studies :
- Education reforms
- Co-operation networks among small and medium enterprises
- Reform of labour relations
- Political parties and social policies
The research network :
In its initial phase, the project is being developed by a network
made up of the centers of the Latin American Faculty of Social
Sciences - FLACSO - in Argentina, Chile and Mexico.
Scientific co-ordination :
Francisco Rojas,
Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLACSO)
Telephones: (562) 225 6955, 225 9938
Fax: (562) 225 4687
E-mail: frrojas@flacso.cl
Co-ordination UNESCO/MOST :
Carlos S. Milani
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