Key advances have been made in the widening of citizen participation, establishment of a new National Civilian Police and unprecedented dialogue on indigenous issues and macroeconomic stability. However, there are many challenges to be addressed as Guatemala transforms its political process, including low public confidence in political institutions. World Development Report. On May 16, only 18 percent of the 4 million registered voters participated in the referendum to reform the constitution. Currently, commissions charged with the implementation of the accords are grappling with how to further advance issues central to the Peace Accords, including officialization of indigenous languages, and educational and land reform.
Challenges also remain in the areas of tax and fiscal reform.
Strengthening the state's capacity to collect taxes and allocate expenditures are important elements of the government's policy to promote development and economic growth in Guatemala.