1. Introduction: The Varied Advances in Quality of Governance
2. The Merits of Problem Solving over Powering
3. An Explanation of Reform Type
4. Transportation in Argentina: Powering (Re-)Creates Crisis
5. Transportation in Brazil: Powering Curtailed, Problem Solving Inches Forward
6. Health in Argentina: Impeded Powering Fosters Problem Solving
7. Health in Brazil: Problem-Solving Success
8. Theoretical Conclusions and Comparative Perspectives.