Time: Tuesday, 04/June/2024: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Session Chair: Giovanna Culot |
Location: Salone San Giovanni – Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista San Polo, 2454, 30125 Venezia VE |
Analysis of the agribusiness production matrix in the state of Paraná, Brazil: strategies for resource allocation and local development
State University of Western Paraná, Brazil
This project analyzed the impact of agricultural production on ICMS transfers to municipalities in Paraná, highlighting the strategic importance of this sector for regional development. Using statistical techniques, government data analyses, and digital tools, significant patterns and trends were identified in ICMS distribution and the contribution of agricultural products to the Gross Value of Production (VBP). The results underscored the relevance of municipalities like Toledo, Castro, and Cascavel, driving products such as pork, poultry, and soybeans for the state economy. The dissemination of results through an accessible digital platform was emphasized as a valuable tool to support more informed decision-making by public officials. Practical recommendations were proposed, including promoting agricultural production diversification, capacity-building policies for rural producers, and sustainability measures. These strategies aim not only to drive immediate economic growth but also to ensure long-term sustainable development, contributing to the population's quality of life and environmental preservation. These actions are essential for strengthening agribusiness and maximizing ICMS transfers, representing fundamental opportunities and responsibilities in building a prosperous and equitable future for Paraná. In context, the government provides relevant data for the study, while our project transforms this data into actionable and understandable information for public officials' decision-making and public understanding.
Market stewarding intentions and opportunities: an analysis of contracting for social care services in the Netherlands
1University of Twente; 2Portland State University; 3Public Procurement Research Center
The Dutch social care services contracting market is characterized by market-influencing procurement policies impacting the delivery of services within the market. Recently, the Dutch government implemented measures such as the Social-Support-Act (WMO) in 2015 to shift the responsibility of contracting social care service providers from a centralized-level (central government) to a decentralized-level (municipalities). This allowed for the emergence of different contracting methods per municipality to shape their own local markets. This paper takes a systems view to assess the impact of Dutch social care contracting policies and methods on market healthiness and the role of the municipalities in shaping their service markets. Using both secondary data and interviews, this study aims at contributing to the literature on buyers’ impact on market shaping and providing actionable knowledge to professionals. The shift towards decentralized contracting methods has introduced a diversity of approaches across municipalities, thereby creating a dynamic landscape within the Dutch social care market. Understanding the implications of these policies and methods is crucial for assessing their effectiveness and identifying opportunities for improvement. By examining the interplay between procurement policies, market dynamics, and the actions of municipalities, this study aims to shed light on the complexities of market shaping in the context of social care services in the Netherlands.