Projects in progress
Frontiers of research on indicators, processes, results and impacts of scientific, technological and innovation research (2022 - current)
The overall objective of the work is to identify, develop and employ approaches, methodologies and indicators that generate evidence on how research in major knowledge areas can be better planned, funded, evaluated and communicated so as to generate more and greater positive impacts for society. The project is structured in four main research fronts: (i) Connecting funding to research impacts; (ii) New ways of prioritization, selection and decision in research funding; (iii) Professional trajectory and mobility of researchers; and (iv) Indicators and methodologies for analysis of higher education institutions (HEIs) and other Science and Technology Institutions (STIs).
Evaluation of EMBRAPII results and impacts (2022 - current)
The overall objective of the work is to identify, develop and employ approaches, methodologies and indicators that generate evidence on how research in major knowledge areas can be better planned, funded, evaluated and communicated so as to generate more and greater positive impacts for society. The project is structured in four main research fronts: (i) Connecting funding to research impacts; (ii) New ways of prioritization, selection and decision in research funding; (iii) Professional trajectory and mobility of researchers; and (iv) Indicators and methodologies for analysis of higher education institutions (HEIs) and other Science and Technology Institutions (STIs).
Results and Impacts Evaluation of the Bean Genetic Improvement Program of Instituto Agronômico (2020 – current)
We aim to develop and apply a method to evaluate the results and impacts of the Bean Genetic Improvement Program of Instituto Agronômico (IAC). Our approach considers critical issues of results and impacts assessments in the context of agricultural R&D, such as the nature of ST&I activities, the R&D model, the multifunctionality of the agricultural domain, and the specificities of case studies. Our proposal has a scientific and innovative character by presenting an evaluation model that considers the specificities and difficulties of genetically improved varieties of common beans. We expect to contribute to agricultural research organizations by providing novel R&D planning and management processes, generating technology transfer strategies, and supporting the development of innovative cultivars and products.
Catching-up along the global value chain (2018 -current)
Catching-Up along the Global Value Chain: models, determinants and policy implications in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (CatChain) is based on a research project integrated with a higher education agenda aimed at promoting international, interdisciplinary and inter-sector collaboration. It is designed to build and test a multidisciplinary approach bridging two streams of literature: one on catching-up and one on Global Value Chains (GVCs), in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
The interaction between Unicamp′s affirmative actions and the public schools of the Metropolitan Region of Region and the cities of Piracicaba and Limeira (2020 - current)
The general objective of this project is to analyze the interaction of Unicamp’s affirmative actions with public high schools in the area near its campuses (Metropolitan Region of Campinas and Piracicaba Urban Agglomeration) aiming at institutional learning.
Brazilian Diaspora of Science, Technology and Innovation (2018 - current)
The objective is to investigate the role of the Brazilian Science, Technology and Innovation diaspora in the construction of networks of collaboration networks that support the domestic effort to internationalize the production (and use) of knowledge. The Diaspora is formed by highly qualified Brazilians working in occupations related to ST&I.
Continuing Evaluation of the Serrapilheira Institute (2018 - current)
This project structures and applies a methodology for evaluating the impacts of the first Call for Proposals, observing the characteristics that define the objectives of the Tender Protocol. If possible, defining the baseline for the projects that will be approved and implemented in the first Tender Protocol.
Student trajectories of the Graduate Program in Administration at Unicamp (2017 - current)
The objective of the research is to develop and apply a methodology to evaluate the experience of students during their graduate studies and follow their professional trajectories after the completion of the Graduate Program in Administration at Unicamp as a case study.
Evaluation of the Higher Interdisciplinary Training Program (ProFIS) at Unicamp (2011 - current)
Methodological development and implementation of the continuous evaluation of the Interdisciplinary Training Program at Unicamp.
Finished projects
Monitoring and Evaluation model of the National Innovation Policy (2021)
The general objective of the project is to structure and operationalize the Innovation Intelligence Nucleus, governance instance of the Executive Secretariat of the Chamber of Innovation (Decree No. 10.534/2020), for the following activities: 1. The conception of original methodologies, criteria, and indicators for evaluating and monitoring the National Innovation Policy and its instruments; and 2. Evaluation and monitoring of the results and impacts of the National Innovation Policy and its instruments.
Development of the Evaluation Methodology of Scientific and Technological Parks in Brazil (2019 – 2021)
The general objective of the project is to develop a methodology for evaluating the results and impacts and classification of science and technology parks in Brazil, considering their different stages of maturity and development, regional and territorial characteristics, sectorial and/or thematic specificities, the effectiveness of purposes and organizational and managerial efficiency.
Digital Government Strategy Implementation Evaluation (2021)
The general objective of the project is to carry out the mid-term evaluation of the Digital Government Strategy (DGS) including its implementation and preliminary results. The specific objectives are: (i) Develop output and impact indicators for the DGS; (ii) Carry out an output evaluation achieved by the DGS so far; and (iii) Carry out the implementation evaluation to analyze whether current initiatives are sufficient to achieve the desired outputs and impact.
System for Evaluating Results and Impacts of R&D and Innovation at Cemig (2018 – 2021)
The objective of the project was to develop a methodology and a platform for monitoring and evaluating the results and impacts of Cemig's R&D and innovation projects, considering the entire life cycle of the project, from contracting to a period after its completion. In addition to supporting project coordinators and managers, the system must support all R&D management in the company, guiding investment decisions.
Evaluation of R&D&I Initiatives in Water Resources in Chile (2019 – 2020)
The objective of the project was to evaluate research, development, and innovation initiatives in water resources for the agricultural, agri-food, and forestry sector in the Coquimbo Region, North Macro-zone, Chile. A portfolio of 35 projects was evaluated to establish the results achieved in the research and development process promoted by public investment for innovation and competitiveness in water resources.
Multidimensional Evaluation of CNPEM′s Results and Impacts (2019 - 2020)
The objective of this work was to develop and apply a methodology for evaluation of results and impacts of CNPEM. Structure a systematic evaluation model that allows meeting the objectives of planning, accountability and and advocacy.
Impact Assessment of SENAI Public Notices for Innovation in Industries (2019 - 2020)
Impact Assessment of SENAI Public Notices for Innovation – Editions 2014, 2015 and 2016. Launched in 2004, the SENAI SESI Notices for Innovation in Industries (NII) aims to finance the development of new products and/or innovative processes in the national industry and promote increased competitiveness and productivity of supported companies, globally. As a result of the assessment, subsidies were provided to SENAI for planning purposes and regarding potential improvements of the NII.
Systematic evaluation of impacts of STI&I actions and programs (2017 - 2020)
Explore and develop, from conceptual and applied points of view, methodological possibilities for assessing the impact of FAPESP’s programs based on secondary data, from both structured and unstructured databases, including Big Data, including Big Data. To develop and implement methodology for continuous evaluation of impacts on funding agencies, with application in selected programs of FAPESP.
Student engagement at Unicamp according to the SERU 2012 Survey: student profiles with learning outcomes (2018 - 2019)
The purpose of this research was to analyze student engagement at a research university, understood as the amount of physical and psychological energy they devote to the academic experience, and its associations with the overall experience.
Evaluation of Science, Technology and Innovation Policies in Latin America (2016 - 2019)
The general objective of the project is to systematize and analyze the practice of evaluation of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) policies in Latin America from the perspective of the designs and methods used in the evaluations, as well as the use of the results, with emphasis on their contribution to the processes of formulation and implementation and/or revision of policies.
Study on impacts of the IT Law litigation before the WTO (2017 - 2018)
Study on alternatives and impacts resulting from the revision/amendment of the legal framework of incentives for the ICT sector in particularly the Informatics Law, aiming at strengthening the innovation system for ICTs in the country.
Evaluation of results and impacts for the industry of the framework biodiversity regulatory structure in Brazil (2017 - 2018)
Identification and evaluation of results, impacts, opportunities and bottlenecks of sustainable use of biodiversity in selected industry segments, with a view to enhancing biodiversity-based economic activities in Brazil.
Results of Research and Development of IAC: a method for evaluation of multidimensional results and impacts (2016 - 2018)
We developed a method for assessing the results and impacts of agricultural technologies developed by the Instituto Agronômico (IAC) to guide IAC research programs, as well as to be accountable to society. The Genetic Improvement Program of the Passion Fruit is used as a case study.
Evaluation of processes and results of pilot projects related to the EMBRAPII model (2015 - 2016)
Evaluation of the processes and results of the Pilot Project that started the implementation of the EMBRAPII System (Brazilian Agency for Industrial Research and Innovation), aiming at creating qualified information for the structuring of a robust system of robust and appropriate evaluation to the institutional model planned for EMBRAPII.
Support to the Strategic Planning at Institute Santos Dumont (ISD) (2015 - 2016)
Support ISD’s strategic planning with a focus on five interrelated fronts: Preparation of the Master Plan (period to be specified), defining ISD’s scope of action, reviewing the mission and strategic objectives of the Institute and its units, and clarification of the means for integration among ISD activities and units. Elaboration of the ISD Governance Model based on the identification of its main stakeholders and the forms of relationship with them; Development of the Management Model, from strategic, tactical and operational perspectives, and review of the ISD Organizational Structure ISD Organizational Structure; Development of the Institutional Evaluation System from its insertion in the ISD Management Model and definition of indicators and metrics suitable for different purposes; ISD Communication Plan.
Nucleus to Support Innovation Management for Sustainability in the sugar-energy sector - NAGISE (2013 - 2016)
Structuring of an Innovation Management Support Center to offer services and support the development of competencies in innovation management in companies of the sugar-energy chain, with emphasis in technological innovation and non technological that promotes competitiveness with environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
Outcome and Impact Evaluation Methodologies for Science, Technology and Innovation (2014 - 2015)
Design, development and implementation of methodologies for evaluating the results and impacts originated by projects financed by FINEP.
Medium Term Strategies for PROCITROPICOS (2014 - 2015)
Elaborate a prospective and strategic study for PROCITROPICOS (Cooperative Program for Research and Technology Transfer for the South American Tropics), as well as evaluate the results and management model in the recent period. Based on the prospection and evaluation, formulate concrete recommendations and inputs for the elaboration of the Medium Plan and the new cooperation agreement of the Program for the period 2015-2018.
Evaluation of results and impacts of FIA- Chile (2013 - 2014)
To evaluate a set of initiatives co-funded by the FIA (Foundation for Innovation in Agriculture) in the period 2000 to 2012 and propose an integrated monitoring and evaluation system for these initiatives.
Leveraging CPFL′s innovation in the context of the Brazilian electricity sector (2012 - 2014)
Development and application of decision support methodologies for the evaluation and prioritization of research development and innovation (RD&I) projects within the Brazilian electricity sector.
Organizational Design of the BIOEN Program: intellectual property, incentive mechanisms and evaluation of impacts BIOEN/FAPESP (2009 - 2014)
The project aims to meet one of the components of the BIOEN PROGRAM call related to issues of intellectual property and technology transfer. BIOEN is a multidisciplinary project, which articulates economic, asset management asset management, the formation of social networks to the scientific and technical components of the research that are being selected to compose the bioenergy study program.
Planning at the National Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) (2012 - 2013)
Support to CNPEM’s planning focused on the following fronts: 1) revision of the Master Plan; 2) development of the management and governance model of the Center and its laboratories, reaching the strategic, tactical and operational levels; 3) development of the innovation policy; 4) elaboration of the career and development plan.
Technological Gaps Reduction Methodology (TGRM) (2012 - 2013)
Development of a methodology for identifying and overcoming technological, market, and managerial gaps associated with R&D projects and the appropriation of their results.
Ex-post evaluation of the impacts of FONTAGRO′s projects (2011 - 2013)
Evaluation of the social, economic, environmental, and institutional impacts of FONTAGRO’s projects.
Elaboration of the Institutional Improvement Plan of INTA/Argentina (2011 - 2012)
Formulation of the INTA Institutional Improvement Plan, identifying the main lines for the improvement of the improvement of the institute, as well as the actions necessary for its implementation, based on the gaps between the strategic guidelines and the the results effectively achieved
FIOTEC - Support in prospecting methods and practices for research, development and innovation activities innovation activities at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute (2011 - 2012)
Design and implementation of a methodology and conduct of a pilot study on prospecting associated with the planning of IOC research and development activities.
FUNDECITRUS Planning and Impact Evaluation (2011 - 2012)
Support to the development and implementation of the new institutional model of Fundecitrus at the strategic, tactical and operational levels, focusing on the following fronts: 1) Detailing the strategic plan, including the definition of the focus of 2) Definition of the organizational and management model for implementing the strategic plan, including implementation of the strategic plan, including ways of identifying opportunities and demands, prioritization programming and evaluation of activities and main operational flows.
Evaluation of FAPESP Programs: development and application of impact evaluation methods and requirements for systematic evaluations (2009 - 2012)
Method development, creation of indicators and metrics and evaluation of the following FAPESP programs: PhD, Master, Scientific Initiation, Biota and Multiuser Equipment; and specification of the criteria and ways to the four programs already evaluated in the previous project: PIPE, PITE, Young Researcher and Public Policies.
Technology management and innovation in a citrus sector company (2011)
Definition and implementation of a corporate model for innovation, capable of identifying, with due speed and objectivity technological and non-technological innovation opportunities in the agricultural, industrial, commercial, logistics and related segments related to the main points of the sector’s innovative chain.
Evaluation of the Embrapa Management System (EMS) (2010 - 2011)
Evaluation and proposal of recommendations to improve the Embrapa Management System (EMS), focusing on macro-programs, the effective participation of the various collegiate bodies of the Company in EMS, and information management, based on an interactive analysis of the strategic, tactical and operational plans.
Networks and Innovation Market (2009 - 2011)
Development and implementation of new methodologies and instruments for managing R&D and innovation activities (notably for technological and market prospection, prioritization and programming of research and evaluation of results and impacts) in order to increase the capacity to generate technological innovation in the Brazilian electricity sector.
Structuring and Implementation of Corporate Model for Technology and Innovation at SABESP (2008 - 2011)
Support to the conception, development and implementation of a strategic model for technology and innovation management at SABESP – 1st phase. The 2nd phase aims to support the implementation of the corporate and organizational model of technology and innovation management at SABESP, which was outlined and conceived in the 1st phase.
Evaluation of the Impacts of the Informatics Law in Brazil (2009 - 2010)
Assessing the impacts of the Informatics Law on the technological density of the ICT innovation system in Brazil.
Evaluation of the management mechanisms of the Regional Fund for Agricultural Technology - FONTAGRO (2009 - 2010)
Identification of indicators of efficiency, effectiveness and efficacy of the forms of organization and execution of the operations of the Fund and evaluation of the consortium model adopted by FONTAGRO in the support actions to cooperative projects.
Support to the Planning and Management of Research and Innovation Activities at SUCEN (2009 - 2010)
Support to strengthen SUCEN’s research activities by reviewing and adapting its research and innovation management model.
4th edition of the Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators in São Paulo - Chapter 10 - STI and the Agricultural Sector in the State of São Paulo (2007 - 2010)
The study deals with the structure, organization and dynamics of S,T&I in the agricultural sector in the State of São Paulo.
Mid-term evaluation of the Program for Technological Innovation and New Forms of Management in Agricultural Research (AGROFUTURE) (2009)
Evaluate Embrapa’s Agrofuturo Program. This program aims to “contribute to improving the competitiveness of the agrifood sector, both in terms of food security, in a context of equity, and in terms of export support”.
Evaluation of FONTAGRO′s Management Mechanisms (2009)
The identification of efficiency, effectiveness and efficiency indicators of the forms of organization and execution of Fund operations, with emphasis on the evaluation model adopted by FONTAGRO consortia in their actions to support cooperation projects and innovative development of public goods for agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Evaluation of the training program of the Foundation for Agricultural Innovation - FIA/Chile (2009)
Evaluation of multidimensional impacts of the FIA/Chile innovation training program for producers, managers, diffusers and researchers.
Institutional Models of Research Institutes (2009)
Work carried out during the months of October to December 2009, within the scope of the Project “Institutional Models of Research Institutes”, an initiative of the Center for Strategic Studies and Management (CGEE). The objective is to present a profile of the POs in the country and to analyze the relationship between legal-institutional and managerial models of Research Organizations (POs) in the country.
Evaluation of the INCAGRO Program: research and agricultural extension project (2008 - 2009)
Evaluation of INCAGRO’s agricultural research and extension projects from a multidimensional perspective and creation ofindicatives for program review.
Structuring and Implementation of Corporate Model for Technology and Innovation at SABESP (2008 - 2009)
Support to the conception, development and implementation of a strategic model for technology and innovation management at SABESP – 1st phase. The 2nd phase aims to support the implementation of the corporate and organizational model of technology and innovation management at SABESP, which was outlined and conceived in the 1st phase.
Development of Processes of Strategic Definition of R&D at CPFL (2006 - 2009)
Evaluation of results and impacts of R&D projects managed by the National Agency of Electrical Energy (ANEEL).
Support to the Prospection and Technological Planning in Companies of the Cosmetics Sector (2008)
Organizing and executing an expert panel to advance knowledge on the topic of wellness and its future applications.
Implementation of PROCISUR Medium Term Plan (2008)
Elaboration and implementation of an Action Plan for PROCISUR containing directions for conducting the strategic and operational orientations defined in the Medium Term Plan for the period 2007-2010.
FAPESP Program Evaluation (2006-2008)
Development and application of methodology to evaluate results and impacts in four FAPESP programs: Public Policies, PIPE, PITE and Young Researcher.
INPE′s Strategic Planning (2006-2008)
Support for INPE’s strategic planning, based on the elaboration of a set of studies on themes related to the space sector at the national and international levels, and the elaboration of a Master Plan and an Operational Plan aimed at identifying and systematizing strategic actions for the Institute.
FUNTTEL Projects Evaluation (2007)
Evaluation of Funttel’s project portfolio from the point of view of the results achieved and the impacts verified and expected, in order to subsidize the actions of Funttel’s Management Council.
Prospecting for Productive and Technological Adensing of the Brazilian Aeronautical Chain (2005 - 2007)
Systematization of opportunities available in Brazil to increase the nationalization index in the Brazilian aerospace production chain, with emphasis on Embraer’s aircraft.
Prospective Studies in ICTs - CPqD (2005 - 2007)
To carry out a prospective study to identify technological trajectories and opportunities for investment and training in the various ICT segments for Brazil, with a time horizon of ten years as reference.
Subsidies for the Implementation of Monitoring Actions in Biotechnology (1st Phase) and Enhancement of the Monitoring Methodology to Subsidize Actions in Science, Technology and Innovation Linked to Modern Biotechnology (2nd Phase) (2002 - 2007)
Development of methodology to assist in the work of information gathering, reflection and implementation of public policies in areas related to modern biotechnology in Brazil.
PROCISUR Foresight Evaluation (2006)
Analysis and qualitative evaluation oriented to the implementation of the strategic and operational guidelines of the Medium Term Plan 2001-2006 (with emphasis on the years 2003-2006) of PROCISUR (Cooperative Program for the Technological Development of the Southern Cone), in order to subsidize the formulation and elaboration of the Medium Term Plan for the next period (2007-2010) and the cooperation agreement.
Regional concepts, policies and strategies for the development of institutional innovations -FORAGRO (2006)
This study on institutional innovations in agriculture is an initiative of the Forum of the Americas for Agricultural Research and Development – FORAGRO. This work was undertaken because of the need to develop a new vision of the role of research and innovation in agriculture; to promote changes in traditional R&D institutions and make efforts to develop agriculture are met with knowledge in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Technological and Market Prospecting and Planning for a petrochemical company (2006)
Organization and execution of expert panel for the identification of opportunities in the plastic packaging area.
Brazilian Software Industry and New Modalities of Outsourcing (2006)
Evaluation and deepening of the understanding about the conditioning factors for Brazil’s insertion in the international services market and potential opportunities for this insertion with a focus on new modalities of outsourcing.
SOFTEX Strategic Planning (2006)
Advising the SOFTEX for the definition and execution of its planning process. The main work fronts were: diagnosis of the structure and management model of the SOFTEX; analysis of the context and tendencies of the software industry and the governmental policies for the sector; definition of the SOFTEX’s strategic guidelines.
National Strategy for Software Components (2006)
The research aimed to know the economic and technical potentialities of Component-Based Software Engineering (CBSE), from the international experience, and the current stage of the national market, relating producers, consumers, and technological capacity through an expert panel and literature gathering.
Prospective Evaluation of PROCITROPICOS (2005-2006)
Evaluation of the purposes, strategies and results of PROCITROPICOS (Cooperative Research and Technology Transfer Program for the South American Tropics) in the period between the last evaluation (1998) and the present (2005) in order to elaborate future strategies for the program.
New Management Trajectories for Research Institutes and Centers - ATED/Modernit (2005)
Organization of activities carried out together with the Financier of Studies and Projects (FINEP), the Brazilian Association of Industrial Technological Research Institutions (ABIPTI) and the Department of Scientific and Technological Policy (DPCT) of Unicamp, represented by members of the Study Group on Research and Innovation Organization (GEOPI) aiming at the elaboration of a panel of experts on Institutes and Research Centers (ICPs) and a work meeting with the purpose of supplying information to the Area of Technological Research Institutes and Technology Dissemination (ATED), under the National Program for the Qualification and Modernization of Research Institutes and Centers (Modernit) of FINEP, and thus contribute to the definition of actions related to the improvement in the management of science, technology and innovation of PCIs in the country.
Technology Strategic Planning for a food company (2005)
Development of a strategic technology planning system for a food company, with emphasis on the study of future trends in the sector and their implications for the organization and management of internal R&D and innovation activities.
Institutional Reorganization of the Aerospace Technical Center - CTA (2004 - 2005)
Definition of a plan for institutional reorganization and optimization of CTA’s management processes, aimed at increasing its institutional sustainability and improving its strategic position in the national research and development, teaching, and specialized services scenario, considering the increased competitiveness of the Brazilian aerospace sector.
Foresight Activities a OGMs - CGEE (2004 - 2005)
The central objective of the project was to generate qualified information on several issues related to the research, development, production, distribution and commercialization of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Brazil. The Project was structured from a set of studies: in total, nine studies make up the work in question.
Intellectual Property in Micro and Small Enterprises - WIPO (2004 - 2005)
An analysis of the situation of micro, small, and medium enterprises in Brazil is addressed, including a conceptual framework about IP and the existing institutional framework in the country. Also presented are data on the use of IP and the existing institutional framework and ownership of cultivars in MSMEs. It also presents a more qualitative analysis of the use of intellectual property in MSMEs based on interviews with technology-based companies in Brazil.
Methodology for Evaluating the Impacts of Technological Programs - the Basic Sanitation Research Program (2003 - 2005)
The project’s objectives were: (a) to provide FINEP with an evaluation of Prosab, with regard to the results achieved and impacts verified, and a set of recommendations with a view to generating subsidies for managing the program; (b) to provide FINEP, based on this study, with an instrument for evaluating the impacts of technological programs that can be applied to other cases.
Technical and Economic Organization of Free and Open Source Software (FS&OS) in Brazil (2003 - 2004)
The main objective is to carry out a first survey of the technical and economic organization forms of Free and Open Source Software in Brazil.
Directory of Private Research NGOs (2002 - 2004)
Mapping the activities of NGOs in order to answer two main questions: how to characterize their role in the development of ST&I and understand the specificities of the articulation they adopt to play this role. The study was inserted in the Directory of Private Research (DPP), which was conceived as an auxiliary information system for the definition and implementation of Brazilian policies for scientific, technological and innovative development. The objective of the DPP was to subsidize reflection and help decision making by national funding agencies, especially the Financier of Studies and Projects (FINEP) and the Ministry of Science and Technology (MCT), providing a more efficient allocation of resources and funding and the achievement of more effective and vigorous results.
Trends in intellectual property, technology transfer and technological information - INPI (2002)
This work is part of the effort to implement INPI’s strategic planning. The work shows a general panorama of intellectual property in the world today, taking into account aspects such as the globalization process, scientific and technological development and its impacts in terms of the search for legal instruments of protection, the change in the institutions that regulate and articulate intellectual property, both globally and nationally.
Evaluation of proposals submitted to CT-Infra in 2001 (2002)
The objective of this study was to evaluate the information contained in the proposals that were submitted to the competitive call for CT-Infra 01/2001. This information refers to the development plans of the institutional infrastructure of research, whose central elements were evaluated according to their importance in the construction of the proposals.
Topic Hierarchy Models for the Prospect Program - MCT (2002)
The objective of the work proposed here is to provide analysis models for the results of the applied Delphi Questionnaire in order to guide the decision making process. To this end, the suggested solution is the construction of multi-criteria models capable of hierarchizing the topics evaluated according to different scenarios. These models should allow a deeper analysis and stimulate reflection on the results obtained in the Delphi exercise.
Reform of the State and Reorganization of Public Research Institutions in Brazil (1999 - 2002)
The project aimed at expanding knowledge about the distinct dimensions of contemporary processes of state reform and public administration; evaluating institutional transformations of research organizations in Brazil; identifying and qualifying ongoing institutional trajectories and offering subsidies for organizational policies of public research institutions.
Evaluation of WWF and USAID programs (2000-2001)
Evaluation of results of environmental development programs that WWF has executed for USAID.
State Reform and the Reorganization of IPPs: IPT, LNLS, Fiocruz, Embrapa (1998 - 2000)
The project aimed at expanding knowledge about the distinct dimensions of contemporary processes of state reform and public administration; evaluating institutional transformations of research organizations in Brazil; identifying and qualifying ongoing institutional trajectories and offering subsidies for organizational policies of public research institutions.
Evaluation of the National Project of Integrated Public-Private Actions for Biodiversity -PROBIO-e of the Brazilian Fund for Biodiversity - FUNBIO (1999)
The purpose of this study is the independent evaluation of the achievement of results from the point of view of the FUNBIOS’ contribution to the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity in Brazil, as well as recommendations for improving this contribution.
Professional Training in Agricultural Sciences (1999)
Discussion of perspectives for professional training in the area of agricultural sciences as an integral element of the curricular agenda within the framework of PROCISUR’s integration, competitiveness and innovation processes.
Evaluation of State Organizations of Agricultural Research (1997 - 1998)
Elaboration of a diagnosis of the current situation of the state institutions of agricultural research in 19 states of the country.
Reorganization of the Agronomic Institute of Campinas (1995 - 1996)
Support to the reorganization of the Instituto Agronômico de Campinas (IAC), based on recent international experiences of R&D reorganization, in order to adapt research themes to social needs, introducing new forms of management and, above all, of financing, aiming at increasing its autonomy and flexibility.
