The Innovation System of the Public Service of Brazil
An Exploration of its Past, Present and Future Journey
Governments must innovate if they are to be effective. In a world of change, a government that stands still will soon be overtaken by events and shifting citizen expectations. This report explores the past, present and possible future journey of the innovation system of the Brazilian public service. It outlines a systemic approach for innovation to mitigate existing biases, and identifies a range of options for the development of a consistent, deliberate and reliable approach to innovation in the public service of Brazil.
National public sector innovation systems
This chapter examines the reasons why an innovation “shortfall” might exist within the public sector and the consequent need for a deliberate and systemic approach to public sector innovation. It introduces the innovation determinants model which provides a framework for ensuring sufficient innovation, and the innovation facets model which provides a framework for ensuring a suitable mix of innovative activity. Finally, the chapter explores the need for system stewardship.