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“Política pública de saneamento: apontamentos teórico-conceituais” (Public policy in environmental sanitation: theoretical and conceptual notes)

Lookup NU author(s): Emeritus Professor Esteban CastroORCiD

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Abstract

This article argues that there is an important gap in the literature regarding the central concepts and theoretical approaches dealing with the interface between public policy and environmental sanitation. Through a literature review, it explores how these approaches could be improved in order to make a contribution to the formulation of public policies that may increase effectiveness and effi ciency in the fi eld. The key points put forward are the need to: (i) integrate technical aspects with the process of formulation and implementation of public policies and (ii) include in the analysis the role of the systemic conditions and constraints in the process. The paper also places emphasis on the interdependence between policy formulation and the relevant socio-political and economic context, and provides insights for the development of rights-based approaches to the formulation and assessment of public policies in the environmental sanitation sector. The article also examines two fields in which the public policy debate can make important contributions: policy formulation and policy assessment. The conclusion suggests that the study of public policy in the environmental sanitation sector of developing countries should prioritize a number of questions and challenges that are briefl y discussed.


Publication metadata

Author(s): Heller L, Castro JE

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Revista Engenharia Sanitaria e Ambiental

Year: 2007

Volume: 12

Issue: 2

Pages: 222-233

Print publication date: 01/04/2007

Date deposited: 29/10/2009

ISSN (print): 1413-4152

Publisher: Associacao Brasileira de Engenharia Sanitaria

URL: http://www.abes-dn.org.br/publicacoes/engenharia/index.htm


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