Author: JÚNIA ROSA SOARES Abstract: This master’s thesis is an effort to systematize knowledge about the phenomena of think tanks – relevant actors of the public policy universe – through a theoretical-descriptive study, with the use of literature search. The think tanks, research organizations and advice on public policy, are […]

Authors: Samantha Ribeiro Meyer-Pflug, Alessandra de Andrade Serrazes and Vitor Eduardo Tavares de Oliveira The reality of lobbying is inherent to the democratic rule of law, as the Brazilian Federal Constitution determines broad popular participation in decision-making. The need to legislate the matter is crucial for better control and transparency […]

Author: Dulce Maria Baptista Qualitative research aimed at investigating information needs, as well as ways and mechanisms for obtaining it by Brazilian representative entities in their capacity as opinion makers. Such needs are related to the objectives of each entity and involve political and managerial aspects. The study mainly addresses […]

Authors: Kevin E Davis and Michael J Trebilcock Abstract: This paper canvasses the theoretical and empirical literature concerning the role that legal institutions play in development. The first part outlines six influential theoretical perspectives on development and their implications for the relationship between law and development. The second part surveys […]

Author: Sheila Aggarwal-Khan Abstract: This book questions the practices in the policy processes of international institutions. It looks at the formal and informal practices that are routinely undertaken as part of the structure of international policy processes, and analyses how people behave and with what outcome for international environmental governance. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1057/9780230354036