The Modern Caribbean Economy, Volume I

CHAPTER 3

Public Sector Capacity for Governance in the Caribbean

Indianna D. Minto-Coy and Evan M. Berman

Summary

Chapter 3 defines and provides a general framework for governance capacity, looks at historical challenges of governance capacity in the Caribbean suggesting some patterns, and assesses the past performance of the public sector in the Caribbean context. Taking into consideration vexing challenges, modern demands, and expectations associated with the Region’s developing states, the authors specify key areas for improving and strengthening their capacity for governance.

Introduction

Governance has become a fashionable term by which to describe the ability of countries and organizations to make decisions and address important challenges ...