Cadernos Gestao Publica e Cidadania
Scope & Guideline
Connecting ideas and action for effective public governance.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Public Administration and Governance:
The journal explores various aspects of public administration, including governance structures, bureaucratic efficiency, and public sector reforms, particularly within the Brazilian context. - Social Policies and Inequality:
A consistent focus on social policies aimed at addressing inequalities, the journal examines how public policies impact marginalized groups and the effectiveness of interventions in education, health, and social welfare. - Innovation in Public Sector:
The journal highlights innovative practices and methodologies in public procurement, service delivery, and policy implementation, showcasing case studies and theoretical advancements in public sector innovation. - Intergovernmental Relations and Federalism:
The examination of intergovernmental relations in Brazil, particularly during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, is a core area of research, addressing the dynamics of cooperative and competitive federalism. - Citizen Participation and Transparency:
The journal promotes research on citizen engagement, transparency in governance, and accountability mechanisms, emphasizing the role of public participation in enhancing democratic practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Public Policies:
A significant trend is the analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on public policies, including health, education, and governance, reflecting the urgency of understanding crisis management in public administration. - Technological Innovation and Digital Governance:
The rise in studies focusing on technological changes and digital governance indicates an emerging interest in how technology can transform public service delivery and enhance administrative efficiency. - Social Inequalities and Gender/Race Issues:
There is a growing emphasis on exploring social inequalities, particularly concerning gender and race within public administration, highlighting the need for inclusive governance practices. - Environmental Policies and Sustainability:
Emerging themes include the intersection of public policies with environmental sustainability, reflecting a broader global concern for sustainable development and responsible governance. - Public Procurement and Anti-Corruption Measures:
The journal is increasingly focusing on public procurement processes and measures to combat corruption, emphasizing the importance of integrity in public administration.
Declining or Waning
- Neoliberalism and Public Policy:
Research focusing on neoliberalism's impact on public policy has seen a decrease, indicating a potential shift towards exploring alternative governance models and social democratic approaches. - Judicialization of Politics:
The frequency of papers analyzing the judicialization of politics, particularly in the context of public administration reforms, has waned, suggesting a possible shift in focus towards more practical governance issues rather than legal frameworks. - Historical Analysis of Public Administration:
There is a noticeable decline in historical analyses of public administration practices and reforms in Brazil, indicating a preference for contemporary case studies and empirical research over retrospective evaluations.
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