ICTlogy

Abstract:

The Government of Brazil is implementing an agenda of economic transformation that aims to bring economic, social and environmental priorities into alignment. Realising its full potential will require a parallel agenda of state transformation, to empower the public service with the policies, tools, institutions and capabilities needed to successfully direct growth and shape markets that work for the people of Brazil and for the planet. Thoughtful design and governance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are a critical part of this agenda. SOEs play an important role in Brazil’s economy, but realising their full potential requires aligning their mandates with policy goals – in contrast to the traditional view that SOEs should remain independent and arms-length. This working paper explores the challenges and opportunities for aligning and coordinating SOEs around the goals of Brazil’s economic transformation.

This working paper was used to inform a hybrid workshop held on October 17th , 2024 at the National School of Public Administration (ENAP), with attendees from 30 public organizations. It has been updated to reflect the insights shared by participants.

This working paper was written as part?of?a project funded by the Open Society Foundations, led by Professor Mariana Mazzucato (PI) with Professor David Eaves as Co-PI?of?the Digital Public Infrastructure workstream, as part?of?a partnership between the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) and Brazil’s Ministry?of Management and Innovation in Public Services (MGI).