This text aims to understand the dimensions of the term meaningful connectivity. In addition, it seeks to assess how it has been translated by Brazil's administrative practice. This term was adopted by the ITU/UN system and, through a process of diffusion, since 2022, it has been used by certain...

The objective of this research was to understand the specificities of the production structures of family farming in the North region, in its multi-scale forms, regarding aspects of specialization and location in 2017. To this end, it is questioned whether or not family farming in the North...

In the context of the digital transformation of the state, this Discussion Paper aims to analyze the literature on the "Government as a platform" (GaaP). A common point in this bibliography is the reference to Tim O'Reilly's 2011 essay, which proposed lessons that the public sector could learn...

The globalization of food trade has needed robust traceability systems to ensure consumer safety, quality and sustainability product. By fostering transparency in agricultural practices and encouraging responsible resource use, traceability plays a key role in protecting the environment and...

In many occupations, having mathematical skills is considered a necessary condition for workers to perform adequately. For the high proportion of low-skilled workers in Brazil, this condition may constitute a barrier to access better jobs and undermine their performance in the labor market. This...

This text aims to address the following question: What are the main debates related to data when considering public action in the Brazilian literature? To answer this question, a narrative literature review was conducted, focusing on studies that examine the relationship between data and...

Today, the relationship between Brazil and Chile can be characterized by three aspects: i) Brazil and Chile have a bilateral relationship with a regional vocation; ii) Brazil has an integral presence in Chile; and iii) a progressive reduction in distances and an increase in connections (physical...

The text calls attention to two structural features of the Brazilian economy, i.e., the facts that the country has built a very impressive welfare state (WS) over the years, one that looks as strong and mature as ever, and that the Brazilian Real (R$) apparently has become a "commodity-currency"...

This article addresses digital transformation in public administration, exploring fundamental concepts, involved domains, and measurement tools that have been internationally applied to assess governments' progress in this field. The study focuses on analyzing the use of digital technologies for...

This Discussion Paper examines Friedrich Hayek's visits to Brazil during the military dictatorship, contrasting them with his experiences in Chile and Argentina. Using primary sources, including letters and newspaper records, we reconstruct Hayek's activities in Brazil and analyze the cold...