Intersectoriality and social networks: an implementation analysis of projects for homeless population in São Paulo

Author(s)

Pamella de Cicco Canato

• Document type: Master's Dissertation
• Press: São Paulo.
• Institution: Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Escola de Artes, Ciências e Humanidades (EACH)
• Defense date: 2017-06-20

Examining board members

Renata Mirandola Bichir; Cristiane Kerches da Silva Leite; Gabriela Spanghero Lotta; Eduardo Cesar Leão Marques

• Advisor: Renata Mirandola Bichir

Abstract

The main goal of this dissertation was to analyze both form and characteristics of intersectoral arrangements, from the formulation to implementation instances of the projects, considering the role of state actors and civil society and their relations as inherently dimensions of the analysis. In order to overcome the normative approaches around intersectoriality, we empirically analyzed two cases: the Oficina Boracea project, whose analysis was divided into initial moment of implementation (T0 - 2002/2004) and current moment (T1 - 2007/2016); and the De Braços Abertos (DBA), from its formulation in 2013 to 2016. Registered in different contexts and times, both were developed by São Paulo City Hall as breaking through experiences of homeless welcoming and caring, although attending to public in situations of social vulnerability with different nuances. Through the methodology of social network analysis, this dissertation investigated the relational dynamics among the actors and how these established relationships helped to define different patterns of intersectoriality. In general terms, we observed the factors that influenced the consolidation of three intersectoral arrangements. In the case of Boracea T0, the intersectoral and governance arrangements presented a clear focus on the Social Assistance Department and on the civil society organizations (CSOs), as well as an effective articulation with Health Department and some punctual relations with other sectors. In Boracea T1, we observed an intense articulation between implementing agents from CSOs and from Social Assistance and Health Departments, but with difficulties in reaching the top command in order to influence more structuring decisions. In DBA, the observed arrangement presents an effective articulation of five sectors of government and the CSOs, with flows well defined among the three bureaucratic levels involved. In this way, we empirically verify that intersectorality, rather than a well-formulated management model, is the product of everyday interactions, imbued by distinct combinations of factors that define the effectiveness of diverse arrangements (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 16/00143-4 - Implementation of intersectoral projects: actors, networks and instruments
• Grantee: Pamella de Cicco Canato
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master