A Problem-Driven Approach to Education Reform: The Story of Sobral in Brazil
This paper explores the transformation of Sobral’s education system through the lens of PDIA, with an emphasis on the reform period from 2000-2004.
Latin America & Caribbean
Education Reform in Sobral, Brazil
For more than two decades, the Brazilian municipality of Sobral has focused intensively on improving the quality of its public education system; the resulting success has been remarkable. This paper explores the transformation of Sobral’s education system through the lens of PDIA, with an emphasis on the reform period from 2000-2004.
Does successful governance require heroes? The case of Sergio Fajardo and the city of Medellín: A reform case for instruction
In this working paper, Medellín is used as a case study to understand how leadership in governance reform can make tangible impact.
The Evolution of Export Sophistication in Costa Rica
In the 1980s, Costa Rica was a banana exporting nation that had tried to pursue other industries with little success. Following the arrival of the microprocessor giant Intel in 1997, Costa Rica saw significant growth, with real GDP per capita expanding over 20 percent from 1997 to 2004.