Over 1,500 apply for public management course led by ex-President Lacalle Pou

A public management course led by former Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou has attracted significant interest, with over 1,500 individuals applying for its second edition. The Program of High Management for Public Management, organized by the Center for Studies for Development (CED), saw more applicants this year than its inaugural edition in 2025, which had over 1,300 hopefuls.

The program's objective is to foster an understanding of the responsibilities and roles within public service. It seeks to inspire talented individuals to consider public service as a viable career path and to cultivate an ethic of service and commitment among those suited for strategic management positions, according to the CED.

The curriculum combines technical knowledge with practical application. The faculty includes notable figures from the previous government cabinet, such as Azucena Arbeleche and Omar Paganini. Uruguayan engineer and businessman Nicolás Jodal, along with CED's president Hernán Bonilla and executive director Agustín Iturralde, also contribute to the program. The first edition in 2025 selected 35 participants from over 1,300 applicants nationwide. Classes are scheduled to begin on July 1, with weekly two-hour sessions.