Federalism and Local Government

State reform and decentralization, the federative pact and the roles of subnational entities, the implementation and coordination of public policies for regional development. Challenges of implementation and coordination of federal policies focused on states and municipalities. Imbalances in federalism. Planning, management, governance and local governability: local policies and innovative models. Participation in Brazil: institutional arrangements and social actors. Deliberative forums: public policy councils, participatory budgets and master plans. The meaning of social control policy and accountability in direct articulation with instances of popular participation: municipal councils and popular councils. The role of official control instruments: Audit Courts and Public Prosecutor’s Office.