The thesis by Marcos Adller de Almeida Nascimento, from the Postgraduate Program in Urban and Regional Studies (PPEUR) at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), was awarded Best Thesis by the Brazilian Society of Public Administration (SBAP).
Entitled “Effectiveness of local public management: study of the state capabilities of micro-municipalities in the context of the National School Feeding Program”, the thesis was supervised by Prof. Dr. Lindijane de Souza Bento Almeida. The work explores the growing role of local governments in providing public services and analyzes how specific aspects of public policy formulation influence the effectiveness of municipal actions, with a focus on the National School Meal Program (PNAE).
Marcos Nascimento thanked the support received during his postgraduate studies and at the Institute of Public Policies (IPP) at UFRN and spoke of the emotion of receiving the SBAP award.
"Happy, excited and grateful! That's how I feel about receiving the distinction of Best Thesis from the Brazilian Society of Public Administration - SBAP. Happy because, in itself, finishing the PhD cycle is already a reason for enormous happiness (a happiness that can be described as relieved). Thrilled because the final result of this process, the long-awaited thesis, was recognized by the prestigious and important SBAP for its quality. Not even in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would get this far. For that, I have everything to be grateful for. “, he said.
To access the award-winning thesis, visit the UFRN repository.