Participatory management and the interactions between municipal councils and insurgent movements in the municipalities of the Brazilian Semi-arid region

ABSTRACT

Cultural contexts shape municipalities, requiring innovative management that emphasizes citizens’ active participation. Municipal councils stand out in formulating and defining public policy priorities and are an example of participatory initiatives at the local level. However, local governments still play a leading role, which is accepted by citizens. This research investigates citizen participation models in municipal councils, analyzing the interaction between these councils and local insurgent movements, as well as how they influence the local governments in the Brazilian state of Ceará. The study observed that interactions between municipal councils and insurgent movements are still fragile, as the councils adopt traditional models that hinder co-management. Additionally, the movements are strong in terms of organization and deliberation, preferring to work closely with the community, even if this behavior jeopardizes collaboration with the local public administration.

Keywords:
participatory management; local management; municipal councils; insurgent movements; Brazilian Semi-arid region