This book features an in-depth comparative study of South American National Development Bank's governance systems. It explores the relationship between bank governance and performance frameworks, both in terms of financial-economic indicators and development impact. It seeks to observe, analyze, and compare governance arrangements used by different development banks as tools to overcome the challenges associated with state-ownership while remaining financially sustainable and aligned with their policy mandates. About the author:Dr. Raphael Robiatti works at a development institute of the Free State of Thuringia, Germany. Before earning his PhD at the University of Erfurt, he received a Master in Public Policy at the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy. His research areas are public management, finance for development and development banking.

Autorentext
About the author:Dr. Raphael Robiatti works at a development institute of the Free State of Thuringia, Germany. Before earning his PhD at the University of Erfurt, he received a Master in Public Policy at the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy. His research areas are public management, finance for development and development banking.

Inhalt
Introduction.- Theoretical Framework.- The National Development Bank Governance Index.- Economic-Financial Performance.- Development Impact.- Consequences vs. Appropriateness.