Analysis of official discourses on state reform initiatives in Costa Rica and their implications on state capacities (1990-2013).

Authors

  • Felipe Alpízar Rodríguez
  • Daniela Chacón Mendoza Universidad de Costa Rica

Keywords:

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM, COSTA RICA

Abstract

INVESTIGATES THE MAIN PROPOSALS FOR REFORM OF THE COSTA RICAN STATE IN THE LAST 25 YEARS. THESE PROPOSALS ARE DERIVED FROM INSTITUTIONAL REPORTS THAT HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE DEBATE ON HOW TO IMPROVE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS. THE ANALYSIS OF THE PROPOSALS IS CARRIED OUT FROM A STATE CAPABILITIES APPROACH AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF MATRIXES AND IDEOLOGICAL MAPS THAT ALLOW GROUPING THE PROPOSALS AND EXTRACTING MAIN TRENDS. AN EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON THE DISCOURSES RELATED TO EFFICIENCY, REGULATION AND THE PLACE OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN THE REFORM. NEW LINES OF RESEARCH AND PROPOSALS FOR PUBLIC DEBATE ARE PROPOSED.

Published

2015-12-01

How to Cite

Alpízar Rodríguez, F., & Chacón Mendoza, D. (2015). Analysis of official discourses on state reform initiatives in Costa Rica and their implications on state capacities (1990-2013). Revista Centroamericana De Administración Pública, (68-69), 227–250. Retrieved from https://ojs.icap.ac.cr/index.php/RCAP/article/view/19

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