Why are governments unable to tackle complex agendas?

If corruption in the public sector were to be stopped tomorrow, as we would like, a significant volume of public resources would still continue to flow down the drain. This is because the overwhelming majority of governments still use methods, techniques and paradigms that are totally outdated by the dynamics of today's social, cultural, political, economic and technological transformations. Stopping this bleeding requires new formats that re-qualify the understanding of what public service is, engaging in this effort any and all segments that, even if they don't formally belong to the public sector, can contribute to its airing and improvement. In order to make progress in this effort, it will also be essential to see innovation not just as a technical issue, discussed in academia or research centers, but as a value in itself, to be pursued by everyone who aspires to a more prosperous and inclusive country. A willingness to listen, humility to change and an interest in collaborating are all slogans that must be brought to the table to replace the usual "no way". The 4 texts in this book show the authors' vision of how we can get there. Difficult? Yes, but inevitable.

Autorentext

José Antônio Carlos, economist with a degree and postgraduate studies from the Faculty of Economics and Administration at USP - University of São Paulo. Roberto Meizi Agune, an architect from the University of São Paulo, specializing in Planning at Sedes Sapientiae and Administration and Planning at FGV. Both are teachers and lecturers.