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The Politics of Public Appointments in Latin America: Who Holds the Keys?

The Politics of Public Appointments in Latin America: Who Holds the Keys?

Nieto-Morales, Fernando
Gómez-Álvarez, David
Pimienta González, Calep

Hardcover

Series: Public Sector Organizations

Business GeneralGeneral Political Science

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ISBN10: 303196215X
ISBN13: 9783031962158
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: Jan 3 2026
Pages: 318
Weight: 1.15
Height: 1.00 Width: 5.80 Depth: 7.90
Language: English

This book explores how public appointments influence and are shaped by political and administrative factors, and their impact on governance, state capacity, and democratic legitimacy across Latin America. Through comparative analyses and case studies from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru, it investigates the complex interplay between political interests and meritocratic principles. The volume examines how politicized appointments affect institutional performance, corruption, and societal inequality, shedding light on strategic calculations behind cabinet formation, bureaucratic recruitment, and professionalization efforts. By dissecting the tensions between politics and bureaucratic expertise, it also highlights the challenges of politicization and the possibilities of professionalization and merit-based reforms. Rich with nuanced insights, this work serves as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners aiming to understand and enhance public sector governance, institutional reform, and democratic stability in Latin America and beyond.

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