In Mexico, do women govern differently? Up to date, evidence suggests that a governor’s gender does not determine the outcomes of their administration. The 2024 election results provide an opportunity to generate more evidence on the performance of men and women in state governments. According to UN Women, worldwide, nine out of ten heads of … Continue reading In Mexico, Do Women Govern Differently?

Mexico needs public policies that promote a more reliable energy sector with low emissions and competitive prices The energy policies promoted by the federal government since 2018 have not been  aligned with global trends focused on decarbonizing economic activities, where lower emission energies play an increasingly important role. Rather, they’ve generated conflicts and roadblocks for … Continue reading Mexico needs public policies that promote a more reliable energy sector with low emissions and competitive prices

The presidents of Mexico and the United States must address the energy and climate change agenda in Washington   On July 12th, Presidents Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Joe Biden will meet in Washington D.C. to discuss current issues in the bilateral relationship. At the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO) we consider discussing the energy … Continue reading The presidents of Mexico and the United States must address the energy and climate change agenda in Washington

Data and Proposals for Equality 2024 Inequality between men and women is present in various aspects of life, from the home to the labor market. Women are underrepresented in the global labor market, and no country has achieved gender equality in workplaces. Mexico is the fourth country with the lowest economic participation of women in … Continue reading Data and Proposals for Equality 2024

Another year without progress for women in the Federal Public Administration Mexico ranks third with least women representation in top public sector positions in Latin America, trailing behind Guatemala and Brazil. To measure, highlight and monitor gender gaps within federal ministries, the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO) analyzed1 the roles and salary tiers of over … Continue reading Another year without progress for women in the Federal Public Administration

2023 Corruption Risk Index Between 2021 and 2022, the risks of corruption in federal public expenditures grew due to a lower level of competition, the lack of contract publications, and the delated register in Compranet In the 2023 Corruption Risk Index (IRC), 184 federal institutions (71%) increased their score. In 2022, federal institutions allocated 2.5 … Continue reading 2023 Corruption Risk Index