# Things I've written **Policy documents** 1. Leite, R. O., & Chipkin, I. (2024). Beyond political discretion: Reforming South Africa’s senior civil service (NSI White Paper). New South Institute. Retrieved from [https://nsi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Reforming-South-Africas-Senior-Civil-Service.pdf](https://nsi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Reforming-South-Africas-Senior-Civil-Service.pdf)  2. Leite, R. O., & Chipkin, I. (2024). Towards a merit-based senior civil service: Strategies for reform in South Africa (NSI Policy Brief). New South Institute. Retrieved from [https://nsi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Policy-Brief-Towards-a-Merit-Based-Senior-Civil-Service.pdf](https://nsi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Policy-Brief-Towards-a-Merit-Based-Senior-Civil-Service.pdf)  3. Chipkin, I., & Leite, R. (2023). The five Cs of the contemporary crisis of government and how to overcome them. NSI Working Paper. New South Institute. Retrieved from [https://nsi.org.za/publications/south-african-public-service-reform-insights/](https://nsi.org.za/publications/south-african-public-service-reform-insights/) 4. Chipkin, I., Le Roux, M., & Leite, R. (2022). Personalising and De-Personalising Power: The Appointment of Executive Officers in Key State Institutions. Policy Brief. Johannesburg: New South Institute (NSI). Retrieved from [https://nsi.org.za/publications/personalising-and-de-personalising-power-the-appointment-of-executive-officers-in-key-state-institutions/](https://nsi.org.za/publications/personalising-and-de-personalising-power-the-appointment-of-executive-officers-in-key-state-institutions/) 5. Leite, R., & Chipkin, I. (2021). The Paradox of Reform: A response to the Ramaphosa government's proposal for professionalising the public service. GAPP Working Paper, 1(5), 1-34. Retrieved from [https://nsi.org.za/publications/the-paradox-of-reform-a-response-to-the-ramaphosa-governments-proposal-for-professionalising-the-public-service/](https://nsi.org.za/publications/the-paradox-of-reform-a-response-to-the-ramaphosa-governments-proposal-for-professionalising-the-public-service/) 6. Lafuente, M., Leite, R., Porrúa, M., & Valenti, P. (2021). Digital transformation of Brazilian governments: Trends in digital transformation in state governments and the Federal District of Brazil (Working Paper). Inter-American Development Bank. Retrieved from [http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0003009](http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0003009) (In Portuguese) 7. Lafuente, M., Leite, R., Porrúa, M., & Valenti, P. (2021). Digital transformation of Brazilian governments: Citizen satisfaction with digital public services in the states and the Federal District (Working Paper). Inter-American Development Bank. Retrieved from [http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0003088](http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0003088) (In Portuguese) 8. Lafuente, M., Leite, R., Porrúa, M., & Valenti, P. (2021). Digital transformation of Brazilian governments: Citizen satisfaction with digital public services (Working Paper). Inter-American Development Bank. Retrieved from [http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0003058](http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0003058) (In Portuguese) **Book publications** 1. Leite, R., Milanesi, A., & Ramos, C. (in press). _Civil service reform in Latin America: Trends and challenges_. In A. Romero-Tarin & N. D. Cardozo (Eds.), _Public policy and research in Latin America_ (International Series on Public Policy, 1st ed.). Palgrave Macmillan Cham. ISBN 978-3-031-90649-7. Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/book/9783031906480 2. Leite, R., & Cerqueira, M. (2023). Institutional erosion in Brazil: Mechanisms for safeguarding merit-based systems at Funai, Ibama and Incra. In V. C. da S. Barros & G. S. Lotta (Eds.), República em notas. Cobogó Publishing. Retrieved from [https://www.cobogo.com.br/produto/republica-em-notas-734](https://www.cobogo.com.br/produto/republica-em-notas-734) (In Portuguese) 2. Leite, R., & Cerqueira, M. (2023). Recommendations for Strengthening the Civil Service Merit System. In V. C. da S. Barros & G. S. Lotta (Eds.), República em notas. Cobogó Publishing. Retrieved from [https://www.cobogo.com.br/produto/republica-em-notas-734](https://www.cobogo.com.br/produto/republica-em-notas-734) (In Portuguese) 3. Leite, R. (2022). Leaders that Transform Program: An Experimental Contribution by ENAP to the Professionalization of Senior Public Management in Brazil. In B. Santos (Ed.), Paths of innovation in the public sector (pp. 63-111). ENAP. Retrieved from [https://repositorio.enap.gov.br/bitstream/1/7420/1/caminhos_da_inovacao_no_setor_publico.pdf](https://repositorio.enap.gov.br/bitstream/1/7420/1/caminhos_da_inovacao_no_setor_publico.pdf) (In Portuguese)  **Additional works** 1. Franzese, C., Leite, R., & Cerqueira, M. (2024). The public executive: One job, different approaches. In _XXIX International Congress of CLAD on the Reform of the State and Public Administration_ (November 26-29, 2024: Brasília, Brazil). Retrieved from [https://clad.org/wp-content/themes/clad/pendrives/pendrive-congreso-XXIX/pdfs/franzcib.pdf](https://clad.org/wp-content/themes/clad/pendrives/pendrive-congreso-XXIX/pdfs/franzcib.pdf). [Article in Portuguese]. 2. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). (2024). Taking action against corruption: A step-by-step guide by youth for youth. Edited by Johnny Morgan. Co-drafted by the members of the UNODC YouthLED Integrity Advisory Board. Retrieved from [https://grace.unodc.org/grace/uploads/documents/Youthled_toolkit-optimized.pdf](https://grace.unodc.org/grace/uploads/documents/Youthled_toolkit-optimized.pdf)  3. Leite, R. (2024). Beyond screen time: A review of scientific literature and public policy proposals on the well-being of children and adolescents on social media. Conselho Digital. Public Policy Note 01. Brasília, DF. Retrieved from [https://conselhodigital.org.br/2024/05/novo-estudo-tempo-de-tela-e-apenas-um-entre-15-fatores-que-influenciam-a-saude-mental-dos-jovens-nas-redes-diz-estudo/](https://conselhodigital.org.br/2024/05/novo-estudo-tempo-de-tela-e-apenas-um-entre-15-fatores-que-influenciam-a-saude-mental-dos-jovens-nas-redes-diz-estudo/). [Article in Portuguese].  4. Cerqueira, M., & Leite, R. (2023). Motivation and innovation dynamics in Brazilian subnational governments: A comparative study between structures with different degrees of bureaucratization in the City of Caruaru and the State Government of São Paulo. In International Congress of CLAD on the Reform of the State and Public Administration (XXVIII: 2023: La Habana, Cuba). Retrieved from [https://clad.org/wp-content/themes/clad/pendrive-congreso-XXVIII/pdfs/cerqumic.pdf](https://clad.org/wp-content/themes/clad/pendrive-congreso-XXVIII/pdfs/cerqumic.pdf)  5. Leite, R., & Cerqueira, M. (2023). Recommendations for Strengthening the Civil Service Merit System (Working paper). República.org. Retrieved from [https://republica.org/emnotas/conteudo/recomendacoes-para-fortalecer-o-sistema-de-merito-do-servico-publico/](https://republica.org/emnotas/conteudo/recomendacoes-para-fortalecer-o-sistema-de-merito-do-servico-publico/) 6. Leite, R., & Cerqueira, M. (2023). Merit systems in Brazil and around the world (Working paper). República.org. Retrieved from [https://republica.org/emnotas/conteudo/o-sistema-de-merito-no-brasil-e-no-mundo/](https://republica.org/emnotas/conteudo/o-sistema-de-merito-no-brasil-e-no-mundo/) 7. Leite, R., & Cerqueira, M. (2023). Institutional erosion in Brazil: Mechanisms for safeguarding merit-based systems at Funai, Ibama and Incra (Working paper). República.org. Retrieved from [https://republica.org/emnotas/conteudo/erosao-institucional-brasileira-mecanismos-de-protecao-do-merito-na-funai-no-ibama-e-no-incra/](https://republica.org/emnotas/conteudo/erosao-institucional-brasileira-mecanismos-de-protecao-do-merito-na-funai-no-ibama-e-no-incra/) 8. Leite, R., & Jellema-Butler, J. (Eds.). (2022). Architecture of Government: Conference Proceedings. Johannesburg: Government and Public Policy (GAPP). Retrieved from [https://nsi.org.za/publications/architecture-of-government-conference-proceedings](https://nsi.org.za/publications/architecture-of-government-conference-proceedings/) 9. Leite, R. (2021). No return to normal: Civil service reform trends in Latin America in times of COVID-19. In International Congress of CLAD on the Reform of the State and Public Administration (XXVI: 2021: Online). Retrieved from [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W-e_8UmYNbJl0rVjpvLVm8mK1gcxc1F7/view](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W-e_8UmYNbJl0rVjpvLVm8mK1gcxc1F7/view) (In Portuguese) 10. Leite, R. (2020). Administration of public sector career paths in the United Kingdom and Portugal: Historical reform and hybrid experiences (Working paper). Movimento Pessoas a Frente. Retrieved from [https://movimentopessoasafrente.org.br/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/201013-Reformas-no-Reino-Unido-e-em-Portugal-versao-para-o-site.pdf](https://movimentopessoasafrente.org.br/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/201013-Reformas-no-Reino-Unido-e-em-Portugal-versao-para-o-site.pdf) (In Portuguese) 11. Leite, R. (2020). A roadmap for public service changes? A review of international civil service reform experiences (Working paper). Movimento Pessoas à Frente. Retrieved from [https://movimentopessoasafrente.org.br/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/200525-Roadmap-para-Reformas-em-GPSP-versao-para-o-site.pdf](https://movimentopessoasafrente.org.br/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/200525-Roadmap-para-Reformas-em-GPSP-versao-para-o-site.pdf) (In Portuguese) 12. Leite, R. (2020). Governance of central people management units: Comparative analysis of national and international experiences (Working paper). Movimento Pessoas a Frente. Retrieved from [https://movimentopessoasafrente.org.br/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/200515-_-Governanca-em-Gestao-de-Pessoas-versao-para-o-site.pdf](https://movimentopessoasafrente.org.br/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/200515-_-Governanca-em-Gestao-de-Pessoas-versao-para-o-site.pdf) (In Portuguese) 13. Leite, R. (2020). Innovative mechanisms for the selection of public professionals: Review of national and international experiences (Working paper). Movimento Pessoas a Frente. Retrieved from [https://movimentopessoasafrente.org.br/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/200904-Iniciativas-inovadoras-de-selecao-de-profissionais-publicos-versao-para-o-site.pdf](https://movimentopessoasafrente.org.br/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/200904-Iniciativas-inovadoras-de-selecao-de-profissionais-publicos-versao-para-o-site.pdf) (In Portuguese) 14. Leite, R. (2020). Non-conventional models of personnel employment in the public sector: A review of national and international experiences (Working paper). Movimento Pessoas a Frente. Retrieved from [https://movimentopessoasafrente.org.br/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/200816-Modelos-nao-convencionais-de-contratacao-de-pessoal-no-setor-publico-versao-para-o-site.pdf](https://movimentopessoasafrente.org.br/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/200816-Modelos-nao-convencionais-de-contratacao-de-pessoal-no-setor-publico-versao-para-o-site.pdf) (In Portuguese) 15. Leite, R. (2020). Classification of public employment systems: Career-based models, position-based models, and hybrid experiences (Working paper). Movimento Pessoas a Frente. Retrieved from [https://movimentopessoasafrente.org.br/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/200923-Pre-leitura-sobre-sistemas-de-emprego-publico-versao-para-o-site.pdf](https://movimentopessoasafrente.org.br/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/200923-Pre-leitura-sobre-sistemas-de-emprego-publico-versao-para-o-site.pdf) (In Portuguese) 16. Leite, R., Lima, L. B., & Camargo, M. A. S. (2019). The management of young talent as a human resources innovation laboratory in governments: the case of the Public Management Trainee Program. In International Congress of CLAD on the Reform of the State and Public Administration (XXIV: 2019: Buenos Aires, Argentina). Retrieved from [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iFSFJKO_8dim-_l65wGO9XzThdT5rLIR/view](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iFSFJKO_8dim-_l65wGO9XzThdT5rLIR/view) (In Portuguese) 17. Rojas Wettig, M., & Leite, R. (2016). Public function challenges in the framework of work with the OECD: Chilean experience. In International Congress of CLAD on the Reform of the State and Public Administration (XXI: 2016: Santiago, Chile). Retrieved from [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9b8OtLsgz6aRFNSMEo0cE81UHM/view?resourcekey=0-ROYYGfgUdso5CRu6gRB8Xg](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9b8OtLsgz6aRFNSMEo0cE81UHM/view?resourcekey=0-ROYYGfgUdso5CRu6gRB8Xg) (In Spanish) 18. Rojas Wettig, M., Belmar, F., & Leite, R. (2016). The state of the art of people's information management systems in public administration in Chile: Diagnosis and main gaps. In International Congress of CLAD on the Reform of the State and Public Administration (XXI: 2016: Santiago, Chile). Retrieved from [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9b8OtLsgz6ab2U0WThIVEUySW8/view?resourcekey=0-f3yVHs4DAxRify53pHA2vA](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9b8OtLsgz6ab2U0WThIVEUySW8/view?resourcekey=0-f3yVHs4DAxRify53pHA2vA) (In Spanish) **Editorials** 1. Leite, R., & Toyota, J. (2025, March 17). _Opaque appointments deepen the crisis of trust_. Instituto Millennium. Retrieved from [https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/nomeacoes-sem-transparencia-aprofundam-a-crise-de-confianca/](https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/nomeacoes-sem-transparencia-aprofundam-a-crise-de-confianca/) (In Portuguese) 2. Franzese, C., & Leite, R. (2025, March 16). _Probationary period and performance management in the public sector_. Nexo Jornal. Retrieved from [https://www.nexojornal.com.br/servidor-publico-estagio-probatorio-gestao-de-desempenho-opiniao](https://www.nexojornal.com.br/servidor-publico-estagio-probatorio-gestao-de-desempenho-opiniao) (In Portuguese) 3. Leite, R. (2024, April 2). _Meritocracy in the selection of public executives_. Instituto Millennium. Retrieved from [https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/meritocracia-na-selecao-de-dirigentes-licoes-para-reformar-a-alta-direcao-publica-no-brasil/](https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/meritocracia-na-selecao-de-dirigentes-licoes-para-reformar-a-alta-direcao-publica-no-brasil/) (In Portuguese) 4. Leite, R. (2024, February 27). _From each according to their abilities_. Instituto Millennium. Retrieved from [https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/meritocracia-na-selecao-de-dirigentes-licoes-para-reformar-a-alta-direcao-publica-no-brasil/](https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/meritocracia-na-selecao-de-dirigentes-licoes-para-reformar-a-alta-direcao-publica-no-brasil/) (In Portuguese) 5. Leite, R. (2024, January 29). _Democracy museum – Concord or co-optation?_ Instituto Millennium. Retrieved from [https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/museu-da-democracia-concordia-ou-captura/](https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/museu-da-democracia-concordia-ou-captura/) (In Portuguese) 6. Leite, R. (2024, January 3). _Institutional agility – The new frontier of democratic Brazil_. Instituto Millennium. Retrieved from [https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/agilidade-institucional-a-nova-fronteira-do-brasil-democratico/](https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/agilidade-institucional-a-nova-fronteira-do-brasil-democratico/) (In Portuguese) 7. Leite, R. (2023, December 18). _Human rights in Brazil, silence on Venezuela_. Instituto Millennium. Retrieved from [https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/direitos-humanos-no-brasil-silencio-na-venezuela/](https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/direitos-humanos-no-brasil-silencio-na-venezuela/) (In Portuguese) 8. Leite, R. (2023, November 30). _Argentina at a crossroads – Milei’s election and the implications_. Libel – International Federation of Liberal Youth. Retrieved from [https://libel.iflry.com/argentina-at-a-crossroads-mileis-election-and-the-implications/](https://libel.iflry.com/argentina-at-a-crossroads-mileis-election-and-the-implications/) (An earlier Portuguese version of this text was published on the Instituto Millenium website) 9. Leite, R. (2023, October 24). _What kind of judges do we want?_ Instituto Millennium. Retrieved from [https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/que-juizes-queremos-reflexoes-sobre-o-exame-nacional-da-magistratura/](https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/que-juizes-queremos-reflexoes-sobre-o-exame-nacional-da-magistratura/) (In Portuguese) 10. Leite, R. (2023, October 16). _Challenging inertia with sunset clauses_. Instituto Millennium. Retrieved from [https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/clausulas-de-caducidade-podem-tirar-setor-publico-da-inercia/](https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/clausulas-de-caducidade-podem-tirar-setor-publico-da-inercia/) (In Portuguese) 11. Leite, R. (2023, October 6). The challenges of a centralized civil service examination. Instituto Millennium. Retrieved from [https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/os-desafios-do-enem-dos-concursos/](https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/os-desafios-do-enem-dos-concursos/) (In Portuguese) 12. Leite, R. (2023, September 19). Rethinking the role of local governments in Brazil. Instituto Millennium. Retrieved from [https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/repensando-o-papel-dos-governos-locais-no-brasil/](https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/repensando-o-papel-dos-governos-locais-no-brasil/) (In Portuguese) 13. Leite, R. (2023, August 25). Merit and political trust in the appointment of regulatory agencies' boards. Instituto Millennium. Retrieved from [https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/merito-e-confianca-na-nomeacao-de-diretores-de-agencias-reguladoras/](https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/merito-e-confianca-na-nomeacao-de-diretores-de-agencias-reguladoras/) (In Portuguese) 14. Leite, R. (2023, August 3). Hidden State: The challenge of determining the number of public servants. Instituto Millennium. Retrieved from [https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/estado-oculto-o-desafio-de-determinar-a-quantidade-de-servidores-publicos/](https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/estado-oculto-o-desafio-de-determinar-a-quantidade-de-servidores-publicos/) (In Portuguese) 15. Leite, R. (2023, July 20). Education for productivity: Lessons from California and France for Brazil. Instituto Millennium. Retrieved from [https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/educacao-para-a-produtividade-licoes-da-california-e-da-franca-para-o-brasil/](https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/educacao-para-a-produtividade-licoes-da-california-e-da-franca-para-o-brasil/) (In Portuguese) 16. Leite, R. (2023, July 4). Learning from global experiences: transforming public administration through senior civil service reforms. Global Government Forum. Retrieved from [https://www.globalgovernmentforum.com/learning-from-global-experiences-transforming-public-administration-through-senior-civil-service-reforms/](https://www.globalgovernmentforum.com/learning-from-global-experiences-transforming-public-administration-through-senior-civil-service-reforms/) 17. Leite, R. (2023, June 30). Facing demographic decline: The urgency of better migration policies in Brazil. Instituto Millennium. Retrieved from [](https://www.exame.com/%5Bcaminho-exato-para-o-artigo%5D)[https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/encarando-o-declinio-demografico-a-urgencia-de-melhores-politicas-migratorias-no-brasil/](https://exame.com/colunistas/instituto-millenium/encarando-o-declinio-demografico-a-urgencia-de-melhores-politicas-migratorias-no-brasil/) (In Portuguese) 18. Leite, R., & Chipkin, I. (2023, April 12). Political influence or merit-based appointments? How South Africa can resolve the tension over top public service jobs. Global Government Forum. Retrieved from [https://www.globalgovernmentforum.com/political-influence-or-merit-based-appointments-how-south-africa-can-resolve-the-tension-over-top-public-service-jobs/](https://www.globalgovernmentforum.com/political-influence-or-merit-based-appointments-how-south-africa-can-resolve-the-tension-over-top-public-service-jobs/) 19. Chipkin, I., & Leite, R. (2023, March 26). Can public administration be professionalised? An ingenious plan, put on ice, needs to be renewed. Sunday Times. Retrieved from [https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2023-03-26-can-public-administration-be-professionalised/](https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2023-03-26-can-public-administration-be-professionalised/) 20. Ribeiro, A., & Leite, R. (2023, Feb 19). 2022 Census, a sunk cost? O Estado de São Paulo. Retrieved from [https://www.estadao.com.br/opiniao/espaco-aberto/censo-2022-um-custo-afundado/](https://www.estadao.com.br/opiniao/espaco-aberto/censo-2022-um-custo-afundado/) (In Portuguese) 21. Leite, R., & Chipkin, I. (2023, January 4). Building blocks: lessons from the global south on reforming the architecture of government. Global Government Forum. Retrieved from [https://www.globalgovernmentforum.com/building-blocks-lessons-from-the-global-south-on-reforming-the-architecture-of-government/](https://www.globalgovernmentforum.com/building-blocks-lessons-from-the-global-south-on-reforming-the-architecture-of-government/) 22. Toyota, J., & Leite, R. (2022, December 22). State-Owned Enterprises Accountability Act: Why Change?. Brazil Journal. Retrieved from [https://braziljournal.com/lei-das-estatais-mudar-para-que/](https://braziljournal.com/lei-das-estatais-mudar-para-que/) (In Portuguese) 23. Gaetani, F., Leite, R., & Amaral, T. (2022, October 27). The construction of a Brazilian-style secularism. Poder 360. Retrieved from [https://www.poder360.com.br/opiniao/a-construcao-de-um-secularismo-brasileiro/](https://www.poder360.com.br/opiniao/a-construcao-de-um-secularismo-brasileiro/) (In Portuguese) 24. Chipkin, I., & Leite, R. (2022, October 25). After state capture: How to reform the South African state. PoliticsWeb. Retrieved from [https://www.politicsweb.co.za/opinion/its-time-to-rebuild](https://www.politicsweb.co.za/opinion/its-time-to-rebuild) 25. Chipkin, I., & Leite, R. (2021, November 07). The ANC years: Democracy suffers when there’s a disconnect between the head and the body. Daily Maverick. Retrieved from [https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2021-11-07-the-anc-years-democracy-suffers-when-theres-a-disconnect-between-the-head-and-the-body/](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2021-11-07-the-anc-years-democracy-suffers-when-theres-a-disconnect-between-the-head-and-the-body/) **Scholarly articles** 1. Teixeira, M. A. C., Fernandes, G. A. A., & Leite, R. (2016). When striving more and not spending more makes all the difference: The case of public health in municipalities of the state of São Paulo. Enfoque: Reflexão Contábil, 8(1). [https://doi.org/10.4025/enfoque.v36i1.32467](https://doi.org/10.4025/enfoque.v36i1.32467) (In Portuguese) **Research assistance and advisory roles** 1. Naranjo Bautista, S., Mosqueira, E., Lafuente, M., De Michele, R., Fuenzalida, J., Keefer, P., Nunberg, B., Roseth, B., Schuster, C., & Strazza, L. (2025). _Better Governments for Better Lives: Strengthening State Capacities for Strategic, Meritocratic, and Inclusive Management of the Civil Service in Latin America and the Caribbean_. Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). ISBN: 9781597825597. [https://doi.org/10.18235/0013424](https://doi.org/10.18235/0013424). _I contributed as a research assistant to Chapter 3 ("The Political Economy of Civil Service Reforms in Latin America and the Caribbean") and Chapter 8 ("Looking to the Future: The Civil Service in Latin America and the Caribbean in the Next Decade")._ 2. Instituto Aleias, Instituto Alziras, Instituto Foz, & Travessia Políticas Públicas. (2024). _Census of Women Secretaries: Mapping the Senior Level of Subnational Governments_ [Report]. Retrieved from [https://censosecretarias.org](https://censosecretarias.org) _I contributed in an advisory role, offering insights and benchmarks that informed the project's development. (Original publication in Portuguese.)_ 3. República.org. (2022). _Proposals to Strengthen the Administrative Capacity of Governments (2023–2026)_ [Report]. Retrieved from [https://republica.org](https://republica.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Propostas-para-fortalecer-a-capacidade-administrativa-dos-governos-v2.pdf). _I contributed in an advisory role. (Original publication in Portuguese.)_