• Skip to main content
  • Skip to main navigation
Baylor University
Illuminate Forward
  • About
    • Illuminate Forward
    • Illuminate Report
    • Illuminate Overview
  • Four Pillars
    • Christian Environment
    • Transformational Education
    • Research and Scholarship
    • Arts and Athletics
  • Five Initiatives
    • Health
      • Environmental Determinants
      • Family and Community Determinants
      • Biomedical Research
      • Health Policy, Law, Leadership and Ethics
      • Undergraduate Health and Medical Education
    • Data Sciences
    • Materials Science
    • Human Flourishing, Leadership, and Ethics
    • Baylor in Latin America
      • Health and Disease Prevention
      • Business Development and International Trade
      • Human Capital Formation and Education
      • Immigration, Migration, and Human Trafficking
      • Congregational Development
      • Democratic Governance and Economics
      • Culture and Arts
  • Give Light
Baylor BU Illuminate Forward Five Initiatives Baylor in Latin America Democratic Governance and Economics
  • Health
  • Data Sciences
  • Materials Science
  • Human Flourishing, Leadership, and Ethics
  • Baylor in Latin America
    • Health and Disease Prevention
    • Business Development and International Trade
    • Human Capital Formation and Education
    • Immigration, Migration, and Human Trafficking
    • Congregational Development
    • Democratic Governance and Economics
    • Culture and Arts

Democratic Governance and Economics

In the last 30 years, Latin American countries have overwhelmingly transitioned from authoritarian governance and state-driven economic models to democracy and free market economies. Yet in many countries these democratic institutions remain new and weak, resulting in underperforming economies and social systems that create high levels of poverty, inequality, and violence. The quality of democracy, stable governance, and the rule of law are among the region’s most pressing challenges and will be a central focus of the Baylor in Latin America initiative as we work with scholars and practitioners from around the globe to address these issues. This content area reflects the foci of many peer institutions with initiatives addressing the relationship between Latin America and the United States.

Baylor BU Illuminate Forward Five Initiatives Baylor in Latin America Democratic Governance and Economics
  • About
    Back
    • Illuminate Forward
    • Illuminate Report
    • Illuminate Overview
  • Four Pillars
    Back
    • Christian Environment
    • Transformational Education
    • Research and Scholarship
    • Arts and Athletics
  • Five Initiatives
    Back
    • Health
      Back
      • Environmental Determinants
      • Family and Community Determinants
      • Biomedical Research
      • Health Policy, Law, Leadership and Ethics
      • Undergraduate Health and Medical Education
    • Data Sciences
    • Materials Science
    • Human Flourishing, Leadership, and Ethics
    • Baylor in Latin America
      Back
      • Health and Disease Prevention
      • Business Development and International Trade
      • Human Capital Formation and Education
      • Immigration, Migration, and Human Trafficking
      • Congregational Development
      • Democratic Governance and Economics
      • Culture and Arts
  • Give Light
  • General Information
  • Academics & Research
  • Administration
  • Admissions
  • Gateways for ...
  • About Baylor
  • Athletics
  • Ask Baylor
  • Bookstore
  • Calendar
  • Campus Map
  • Directory
  • Give Light
  • Give to Baylor
  • Illuminate
  • News
  • Pro Futuris
  • Search
  • Social Media
  • Baylor Libraries
  • College of Arts & Sciences
  • Diana R. Garland School of Social Work
  • George W. Truett Theological Seminary
  • Graduate School
  • Hankamer School of Business
  • Honors College
  • Law School
  • Louise Herrington School of Nursing
  • Research at Baylor University
  • Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences
  • School of Education
  • School of Engineering & Computer Science
  • School of Music
  • More Academics
  • Athletics
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Office of General Counsel
  • Office of the President
  • Office of the Provost
  • Operations, Finance & Administration
  • Senior Administration
  • Student Life
  • University Advancement
  • Undergraduate Admissions
  • goBAYLOR
  • Graduate Admissions
  • Baylor Law School Admissions
  • Social Work Graduate Programs
  • George W. Truett Theological Seminary Admissions
  • Online Graduate Professional Education
  • Virtual Tour
  • Visit Campus
  • Alumni & Friends
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Online Graduate Professional Education
  • Parents
  • Prospective Faculty & Staff
  • Prospective Students
  • Students
  • Accessibility
  • Anonymous Reporting
  • Annual Fire Safety and Security Notice
  • Digital Privacy
  • Legal Disclosures
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Report It
  • Title IX
 
Baylor University
Copyright © Baylor® University. All rights reserved.
Baylor University • Waco, Texas 76798 • 1-800-229-5678