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ABSTRACT This document analyzes social cartography in the fishing sector of Oaxaca, Mexico. The main objective is to represent the fishing system through the identification of the key actors, their relationships and the territory The methodology included three phases: 1) documentary to establish the theoretical framework; 2) field, with the application of 110 surveys to fishermen using the snowball technique; and 3) results, with the analysis and presentation of the data. The main results show that the agri-food sector; to which the fishing sector belongs, faces challenges such as enhancing production, supply, transformation, marketing and distribution capacities. The main government, business and higher education actors involved were identified. Regarding the fishing system in Oaxaca, the political-legislative, geographical, sustainability and health, financial and commercial, human capital, productive and infrastructural contexts were mapped, as well as the regional context of the Coast and Isthmus areas. The importance of recognizing the historical relationships that have marked fishing in Mexico is highlighted, especially in Oaxaca, one of the states with the highest rates of poverty and backwardness. JEL CLASSIFICATION: P42, J01, J54, Y90

RESUMEN Este documento analiza la cartografa social en el sector pesquero de Oaxaca, México. El objetivo principal es representar el sistema pesquero a través de la identificación de los actores clave, sus relaciones y el territorio. La metodología incluyó tres fases: 1) documental, para establecer el marco teórico; 2) de campo, con la aplicación de 110 encuestas a pescadores utilizando la técnica de bola de nieve; y 3) de resultados, con el análisis y presentación de los datos. Los principales resultados muestran que el sector agroalimentario, al cual pertenece el sector pesquero, enfrenta retos como potencializar las capacidades de producción, abastecimiento, transformación, comercialización y distribución. Se identificaron los principales actores gubernamentales, empresariales y de educación superior involucrados. En cuanto al sistema pesquero en Oaxaca, se mapearon los contextos político-legislativo, geográfico, de sustentabilidad y sanidad, financiero y comercial, de capital humano, productivo e infraestructural, así como el contexto regional de las zonas Costa e Istmo. Se destaca la importancia de reconocer las relaciones históricas que han marcado la pesca en México, especialmente en Oaxaca, uno de los estados con mayores índices de pobreza y rezago. CLASIFICACIÓN JEL: P42, J01, J54, Y90

RESUMO Este artigo analisa o mapeamento social no setor de pesca em Oaxaca, México. O principal objetivo é representar o sistema de pesca por meio da identificação dos principais atores, suas relações e o território. A metodologia incluiu três fases: l) documental, para estabelecer a estrutura teórica; 2) campo, com a aplicação de 110 pesquisas a pescadores usando a técnica de bola de neve; e 3) resultados, com a análise e apresentação dos dados. Os principais resultados mostram que o setor agroalimentar, ao qual pertence o setor pesqueiro, enfrenta desafios como o fortalecimento das capacidades de produção, fornecimento, processamento, comercialização e distribuição. Foram identificados os principais atores governamentais, empresariais e de ensino superior envolvidos. Com relação ao sistema de pesca em Oaxaca, foram mapeados os contextos político-legislativo, geográfico, de sustentabilidade e saúde, financeiro e comercial, de capital humano, produtivo e de infraestrutura, bem como o contexto regional das zonas da Costa e do Istmo. O estudo destaca a importância de reconhecer as relações históricas que marcaram a pesca no México, especialmente em Oaxaca, um dos estados com os mais altos índices de pobreza e atraso. CLASSIFICAÇÃO JEL: P42, J01, J54, Y90

The social and political history of South Africa yielded massive transformation in the higher education landscape, including access to education and the merger of universities. Despite the many successes of transformation, it brought with it challenges such as increasing participation, student retention, throughput, and graduation rates; changes in government funding models; declining student subsidies and providing quality education with limited resources. The South African higher education sector is multi-faceted, and students have a wide range of higher education options. This study explored factors influencing decision-making of first-year students when selecting a university. Data was collected from first-year students and employees at a University of Technology. Through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, the researchers analysed the complex factors that guide students' decision-making when selecting a university. The findings revealed that factors significantly influencing decision-making on university selection are, the reputation and quality of university programmes offered, response time and support provided by staff; location; and infrastructure and facilities. This research is significant in that it will assist higher education institutions, particularly marketing and communications departments to be more responsive to students' needs by shifting toward active engagement in its marketing and recruitment approaches to attract, retain, and satisfy students.

RESUMO A pandemia da Covid-19 colocou importantes desafios sanitários e económicos aos Estados e às suas burocracias. Tanto nos países desenvolvidos como nos países em desenvolvimento, as políticas implementadas reativaram as discussões sobre o papel do Estado e os seus graus de intervenção. Da mesma forma, implicaram mudanças nas condições de trabalho dos servidores públicos em função das medidas de cuidado e isolamento adotadas. Estas mudanças tiveram impacto na dinâmica das disputas trabalhistas no sector? Os conflitos registrados apresentaram novas características? Houve diferenças dependendo do nível de governo? Este artigo analisa os conflitos trabalhistas promovidos pelos trabalhadores das Administrações Públicas municipais, provinciais e nacional durante o período 2020-2022. Para caracterizar as estratégias adotadas nesta situação excepcional, são abordados especificamente os tipos de reclamações e o repertório de ações desenvolvidas foram aquelas com ou sem greve. Os dados são comparados também com os registros pré-pandêmicos. A análise desenvolvida alimenta-se da integração de dados da Base de Conflitos Trabalhistas do Ministério do Trabalho, Emprego e Seguridade Social, regulamentos, documentos oficiais e artigos de jornais. Este trabalho procura fornecer evidências empíricas que sirvam ao debate mais amplo sobre as disputas trabalhistas no setor público.

RESUMEN La pandemia de la Covid-19 concitó importantes desafíos sanitarios y económicos para los Estados y sus burocracias. Tanto en países desarrollados como en vías de desarrollo, las políticas implementadas para mitigar su impacto reactivaron las discusiones respecto del rol del Estado y sus grados de intervención. Asimismo, implicaron cambios en las condiciones de trabajo de los empleados de las Administraciones Públicas pues debieron readaptar el modo de desempeñar sus tareas ante las medidas de cuidado y aislamiento dispuestas. ¿Estos cambios impactaron sobre la dinámica de la conflictividad laboral en el sector? ¿Los conflictos laborales registrados presentaron características novedosas? ¿Existieron diferencias según el nivel de gobierno? En este trabajo se analiza el caso argentino considerando los conflictos laborales impulsados por los trabajadores de las Administraciones Públicas municipales, provinciales y nacional durante el período 2020-2022. A fin de determinar las estrategias desplegadas en ese contexto de excepcionalidad, se abordan específicamente los tipos de reclamos planteados y el repertorio de acciones desarrolladas fueran éstas con o sin paro. Asimismo para ampliar la caracterización, los datos son comparados con lo ocurrido durante 2019, año previo a la declaración de la pandemia. El análisis realizado se nutre de la integración de datos provenientes de la Base de Conflictos Laborales del Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Seguridad Social de la Nación (MTEySS), normativas, documentos oficiales y artículos periodísticos. Mediante este trabajo se procura aportar evidencia empírica que sirva al debate más amplio respecto de la conflictividad laboral en el sector público.

ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic raised important health and economic challenges for the States and their bureaucracies. In both developed and developing countries, the policies implemented restarted the discussions regarding the role of the State and its degrees of intervention. Likewise, they implied changes in public servants’ working conditions in light of care and isolation measures taken. Did these changes have an impact on Public Administration labor conflict dynamic? Did labor conflicts present new characteristics under pandemic context? Were there any differences depending on the level of government? This paper analyzes labor conflicts promoted by Argentine public servants of municipal, provincial and national Public Administrations during the period 2020-2022. In order to characterize their strategies in this exceptional situation, the types of claims and their repertoire of actions (strike and non-strike disputes) are specifically addressed. The data are also compared with pre-pandemic figures. The analysis is based on the data of the Labor Conflict Base of the National Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security, regulations, official documents and newspaper articles. This work provides empirical evidence that contributes to the broadest debate about the labor conflicts in the public sector.

RESUMO Entre 1983 e 1991, o Partido Justicialista de Santa Fé (PJSF) foi formado por uma multiplicidade de “líderes setoriais”, incapazes de se impor uns aos outros, enquanto, ao mesmo tempo, governavam a província. A organização carecia, nos termos da narrativa peronista, de um “líder político” local. A partir da análise de entrevistas próprias e de terceiros, da análise de conteúdo da imprensa local e do diálogo com a bibliografia secundária, o artigo investiga o modo como as lideranças do peronismo de Santa Fé processaram essa situação de equilíbrio de forças e o tipo de práticas que implantaram uma vez rompido esse equilíbrio. Assim, identifica-se um primeiro período (1983-1988) em que foram implantados três tipos de práticas: a realização regular de eleições internas diretas para definição de candidatos; a convocação de congressos partidários para resolver questões institucionais internas; e a distribuição de cargos no governo entre as diferentes facções do partido. Em um segundo período (1989-1991), observou-se a interrupção dessas práticas e a implementação de novas. Tratava-se da implementação da Lei das Lemas; a demissão do vice-governador da província promovida pelos próprios peronistas; e a intervenção e suspensão da vida interna da PJSF pelas autoridades justicialistas nacionais. Conclui-se que a variedade mutável de práticas observadas em ambos os momentos está associada a certas ideias que os líderes peronistas têm sobre política e como fazer política, em particular, sobre a noção de "liderança" e sobre o papel das estruturas partidárias em sua própria práxis política.

RESUMEN Una multiplicidad de “líderes de sector”, sin capacidad de imponerse uno sobre otros, configuró al Partido Justicialista de Santa Fe (PJSF) entre 1983 y 1991 mientras, al mismo tiempo, gobernaba la provincia. La organización careció, según los términos de la narrativa peronista, de un “conductor político” local. A partir del análisis de entrevistas propias y de terceros, del análisis de contenido de la prensa local y del diálogo con bibliografía secundaria, el artículo indaga en el modo en el que los líderes del peronismo santafesino tramitaron esa situación de equilibrio de fuerzas y en el tipo de prácticas que desplegaron una vez que dicho equilibrio se rompió. Se identifica, así, un primer periodo (1983-1988) en el que se desplegaron tres tipos de prácticas: la realización regular de elecciones internas directas para definir candidaturas; la convocatoria a congresos partidarios para dirimir asuntos institucionales internos; y la distribución de cargos de gobierno entre las distintas fracciones del partido. En un segundo momento (1989-1991), se observa la interrupción de dichas prácticas y la implementación de otras nuevas. Se trató de la implementación de la ley de Lemas; de la destitución del vicegobernador de la provincia promovida por parte de los propios peronistas; y de la intervención y suspensión de la vida interna del PJSF por parte de las autoridades nacionales del justicialismo. Se concluye que la cambiante paleta de prácticas observada en uno y otro momento está asociada a determinadas ideas que los dirigentes peronistas tienen sobre la política y sobre cómo hacer política, en particular, sobre la noción de la “conducción” y sobre el rol de las estructuras partidarias en su propia praxis política.

ABSTRACT Between 1983 and 1991, the Justicialist Party of Santa Fe (PJSF) was formed by a multiplicity of "sector leaders", unable to impose themselves on each other, while, at the same time, it ruled the province. The organization lacked, in the terms of the Peronist narrative, a local "political leader." Based on the analysis of our own interviews and interviews of others, the content analysis of the local press and the dialogue with secondary bibliography, the article investigates the way in which the leaders of Santa Fe Peronism processed this situation of balance of forces and the type of practices they deployed once this balance was broken. Thus, a first period (1983-1988) is identified in which three types of practices were deployed: the regular practice of direct internal elections to define candidates; the announcement of party congresses to settle internal institutional issues; and the distribution of government positions between the different factions of the party. In a second moment (1989-1991), the interruption of these practices and the implementation of new ones were observed. These included the implementation of Lemas Law; of the dismissal of the vice-governor of the province promoted by the Peronists themselves; and the intervention and suspension of the internal life of the PJSF by the national Justicialist authorities. It is concluded that the changing variety of practices observed at both times is associated with certain ideas that Peronist leaders have about politics and how to do politics, in particular, about the notion of “leadership” and on the role of party structures in their own political praxis.

Resumen Introducción: La informalidad laboral y la formalización del empleo han sido ya ampliamente discutidas. Sin embargo, el problema sigue vigente en las agendas públicas y de gobierno tanto a nivel nacional como subnacional. Objetivo: El objetivo es evaluar el diseño de los instrumentos de política pública que ha implementado el gobierno estatal (2015-2021) para la formalización del empleo en Nuevo León. La población objetivo de los instrumentos son las Micro, Pequeñas y Medianas empresas (Mipymes) del estado de Nuevo León. Método y técnica: En una primera instancia, se llevó a cabo una investigación documental y de fuentes secundarias. Posteriormente, se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas con funcionarios a cargo de los instrumentos de política pública para la formalización del empleo. Se entrevistó al Director de Apoyo y Fomento a Pequeñas y Medianas empresas del Gobierno del Estado de Nuevo León; al Coordinador del Centro de Atención a Pequeñas y Medianas empresas del Gobierno del Estado de Nuevo León; a la titular de la Comisión Estatal de Mejora Regulatoria del Estado de Nuevo León; al Coordinador de Promoción y Vinculación del Programa Impulsa Nuevo León de la Secretaría de Economía del Gobierno del Estado de Nuevo León; a la Directora de Planeación y Políticas Públicas del Gobierno del Estado de Nuevo León; y al Director de la Comisión de Desarrollo Económico del Consejo Nuevo León. Para sistematizar las opiniones de los entrevistados se utilizó el programa de computadora ATLAS.ti y en su análisis se crearon las categorías que se presentan en la Tabla 2. Finalmente, se contrastó la ideología de los actores involucrados con tres preceptos clave del neoliberalismo que se identificaron. Resultados: 1. El Gobierno de Nuevo León no cuenta con información sobre el número de empleos que generan las empresas que reciben los apoyos. 2. La planeación de los instrumentos de política pública se lleva a cabo, principalmente, por el sector privado. 3. Las cámaras empresariales de las Pequeñas y Medianas empresas (Pymes) son las que se encuentran principalmente involucradas. 4. Los apoyos se otorgan a partir de que las empresas acuden al gobierno a solicitarlos y no hay investigación y desarrollo. 5. Los apoyos se concentran principalmente en las Mipymes formales, pero no se cuenta con un padrón actualizado. 6. El seguimiento y monitoreo se realiza en la medida que las empresas continúan asistiendo a las oficinas del gobierno de Nuevo León. Conclusiones: Se concluye que se requiere rediseñar los instrumentos de política pública bajo el liderazgo del gobierno estatal y vincular, concretamente, a la población objetivo de los programas con las formas de intervención estatal.

Abstract Introduction: Labor informality and the formalization of employment have already been widely discussed. However, the problem remains on the public and government agendas at both the national and subnational levels. Objective: The objective is to assess the design of the public policy instruments that the government of Nuevo León has implemented (2015-2021) for the formalization of employment. The target population of the instruments are the Micro, Small and Medium enterprises of the state of Nuevo León. Method and technique: Firstly, a documentary research in secondary sources was carried out. Subsequently, semi-structured interviews were conducted with officials in charge of the public policy instruments for the formalization of employment. The people interviewed were: the Director of Support and Development for Small and Medium Enterprises of the Government of the State of Nuevo León; the Coordinator of the Service Center for Small and Medium Enterprises of the Government of the State of Nuevo León; the head of the State Commission for Regulatory Improvement of the Government of the State of Nuevo León; the Coordinator for the Promotion of the Impulsa Nuevo León Program; the Director of Planning and Public Policies of the Government of the State of Nuevo León; and the Director of the Economic Development Commission of the Nuevo León Council. To systematize the opinions of the interviewees, the ATLAS.ti computer program was used and the categories created are presented in Table 2. Finally, the ideology of the actors involved was contrasted with three key precepts of neoliberalism that were identified. Results: 1. The Government of Nuevo León does not have information about the number of jobs generated by the companies that receive government financial support. 2. The planning of public policy instruments is carried out, mainly, by the private sector. 3. The business chambers of Small and Medium Enterprises are the ones that are mainly involved. 4. Financial support is granted after companies go to the government to request it and there is no research and development. 5. Financial support is mainly concentrated in the formal Micro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises, but there is no updated registry. 6. Monitoring is carried out as long as the companies continue to attend to the offices of the government of Nuevo León. Conclusions: It is concluded that it is necessary to redesign the public policy instruments under the leadership of the government of Nuevo León and to link, specifically, the target population of the programs with the forms of state intervention.

Abstract: This article analyzes the discussions in the Preliminary Councils of the XXVII Legislature regarding the legitimacy of popular representatives, a discussion in which two political blocks confronted each other: that of the presumed deputies close to President Venustiano Carranza, known as the renovators, and the opposition block, known as the radicals, some of whom were close to Álvaro Obregón or Pablo González, two of the most important Constitutionalist leaders. This discussion reveals the emergent fractures in the triumphant current of the Mexican Revolution, which could first be seen in the Constitutional Congress of 1916-1917, a divide that would hold over into the XXVII Legislature and the one that followed. This division provoked fierce political struggles between congress and the Carranza administration and reduced the latter’s efficacy, as several of its most important initiatives, such as the law on the suspension of guarantees to combat the rebellions against his government, were blocked by the opposition, as they constituted the majority legislative block.

Resumen: Este artículo analiza la discusión en las Juntas Preliminares de la XXVII Legislatura acerca de la legitimidad de los representantes populares, discusión en la cual se enfrentan dos bloques, el de los presuntos diputados más cercanos al presidente Venustiano Carranza, conocidos como renovadores, y el de un bloque opositor, conocido como radical, algunos de cuyos miembros eran cercanos a Álvaro Obregón o a Pablo González, dos de los más importantes líderes del constitucionalismo. Esa discusión muestra la fractura que se estaba produciendo en la corrien te triunfadora de la Revolución, cuyos primeros signos se habían mostrado en el Congreso Constituyente de 1916-1917, división que continuó en la XXVII Legislatura y que se prolongaría también en la siguiente. Esa escisión provocó fuertes disputas políticas del Congreso con el gobierno de Venustiano Carranza y le restó eficacia a éste, pues varias de sus iniciativas más importantes, como la Ley de Suspensión de Garantías para poder combatir las rebeliones que estallaron en su gobierno, se vieron obstaculizadas por la oposición de un sector mayoritario de legisladores.

RESUMO Objetivou-se analisar a Frente pela Vida (FpV), um ator da sociedade civil organizado no campo da saúde, que buscou incidir politicamente diante da crise sanitária da pandemia da covid-19 no contexto do governo Bolsonaro. As informações foram obtidas por meio de revisão documental de publicações da FpV, bem como pela observação participante de reuniões, manifestações, lives e eventos nos quais participou ou organizou, além de entrevistas com participantes do seu grupo operativo. A análise considerou as categorias origem, trajetória, atores, gestão, relação entre a FpV e movimento sanitário, sustentabilidade, desafios e perspectivas da FpV. Os resultados evidenciam que a FpV capitaneou uma grande rede de políticas formada por sujeitos individuais e coletivos, entidades científicas e organizações representativas de diversos segmentos da sociedade civil, conformando uma atualização do movimento sanitário com ampliação de sua base de sustentação social. Sua trajetória contemplou, principalmente, a ação técnico-científica e política em múltiplas arenas, tendo nos Poderes Executivo, Legislativo e Judiciário, e na sociedade civil, espaços privilegiados de inserção. Conclui-se que a FpV se revelou importante ator social na conjuntura recente, tensionando o Estado na defesa da vida, do direito universal à saúde e da expansão e fortalecimento do Sistema Único de Saúde. Objetivouse Objetivou , (FpV) covid19 covid 19 covid-1 Bolsonaro reuniões manifestações organizou operativo origem atores gestão sustentabilidade coletivos contemplou principalmente técnicocientífica técnico científica arenas Executivo Judiciário inserção Concluise Conclui recente vida Saúde (FpV covid1 1 covid-

ABSTRACT This paper examined the Front for Life (Frente pela Vida, FpV), a movement of organised civil society in the health field, which sought to achieve political impact in response to the health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the context of the Bolsonaro administration. Information was obtained through a document review of FpV publications, participant observation in meetings, demonstrations, livestreams and events in which the front participated or organised, as well as interviews of participants in its operating group. The analytical categories used were origin, trajectory, movements, management, the relationship between the FpV and the health sector reform movement, sustainability, challenges and the FpV’s prospects. The results showed that the FpV has led a large policy network of individual and collective subjects, scientific entities and organisations representing various segments of civil society to update the health sector movement and expand its social support base. Its trajectory has involved mainly technical, scientific and political action in multiple areas, working with the Executive, Judiciary and Legislative branches of government, as well as civil society. In conclusion, the FpV has proved to be an important social movement pressing the State to defend life and the universal right to health and to expand and strengthen Brazil’s Unified Health System, the SUS. Frente Vida FpV, , FpV) field COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 administration publications meetings demonstrations group origin movements management sustainability FpVs s prospects subjects base technical areas Executive government conclusion Brazils Brazil System SUS COVID1 1 COVID-

ABSTRACT This paper examined the Front for Life (Frente pela Vida, FpV), a movement of organised civil society in the health field, which sought to achieve political impact in response to the health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the context of the Bolsonaro administration. Information was obtained through a document review of FpV publications, participant observation in meetings, demonstrations, livestreams and events in which the front participated or organised, as well as interviews of participants in its operating group. The analytical categories used were origin, trajectory, movements, management, the relationship between the FpV and the health sector reform movement, sustainability, challenges and the FpV’s prospects. The results showed that the FpV has led a large policy network of individual and collective subjects, scientific entities and organisations representing various segments of civil society to update the health sector movement and expand its social support base. Its trajectory has involved mainly technical, scientific and political action in multiple areas, working with the Executive, Judiciary and Legislative branches of government, as well as civil society. In conclusion, the FpV has proved to be an important social movement pressing the State to defend life and the universal right to health and to expand and strengthen Brazil’s Unified Health System, the SUS.

RESUMO Objetivou-se analisar a Frente pela Vida (FpV), um ator da sociedade civil organizado no campo da saúde, que buscou incidir politicamente diante da crise sanitária da pandemia da covid-19 no contexto do governo Bolsonaro. As informações foram obtidas por meio de revisão documental de publicações da FpV, bem como pela observação participante de reuniões, manifestações, lives e eventos nos quais participou ou organizou, além de entrevistas com participantes do seu grupo operativo. A análise considerou as categorias origem, trajetória, atores, gestão, relação entre a FpV e movimento sanitário, sustentabilidade, desafios e perspectivas da FpV. Os resultados evidenciam que a FpV capitaneou uma grande rede de políticas formada por sujeitos individuais e coletivos, entidades científicas e organizações representativas de diversos segmentos da sociedade civil, conformando uma atualização do movimento sanitário com ampliação de sua base de sustentação social. Sua trajetória contemplou, principalmente, a ação técnico-científica e política em múltiplas arenas, tendo nos Poderes Executivo, Legislativo e Judiciário, e na sociedade civil, espaços privilegiados de inserção. Conclui-se que a FpV se revelou importante ator social na conjuntura recente, tensionando o Estado na defesa da vida, do direito universal à saúde e da expansão e fortalecimento do Sistema Único de Saúde.

Abstract The tendency for government to grow is a hallmark of modernity. Current trends and future perspectives on public spending do confirm that cost increases will stay for long. In this scenario, adequate techniques and tools are needed to develop results-oriented public policies in order to achieve politically established goals through effective decisions and actions for public sector good management benefiting societies all over the world. This article goal is to introduce the concepts of costing models, budgeting methodologies, performance evaluation and control tools through specific methodologies based on real recent world evidence and case studies in different countries. Tools that help face this challenge are key to success (for worldwide societies): activity-based costing and activity-based management, zero-based budgeting and control tools have proven to be useful in this continuous journey, being New Public Management or Bureaucratic models, the schemes used to run states at country, province or city levels. JEL: M1, L3.

Resumen La tendencia al crecimiento de los gobiernos es una marca actual, y esta perspectiva de crecimiento del gasto público confirma que los costos continuarán incrementándose en el futuro. En este escenario las técnicas y herramientas adecuadas de gestión son necesarias para desarrollar políticas públicas orientadas a resultados que permitan alcanzar los objetivos fijados por los gobernantes mediante decisiones y acciones llevadas a cabo con buena gestión que beneficie a los ciudadanos. El presente artículo busca introducir los conceptos de modelos de costeo metodologías de presupuestación, evaluación de desempeño y control de gestión a través de metodologías específicas basadas en reciente “evidencia del mundo real” y casos de estudio en diferentes países. Los instrumentos que ayudan a afrontar este desafío son claves para alcanzar las metas: costeo basado en las actividades y gestión basada en las actividades, presupuesto base cero y herramientas de control han probado ser útiles en este proceso continuo, sea dentro de un contexto de gestión basada en la “Nueva Gestión Pública” o en los modelos “Burocráticos” tradicionales que se pueden emplear para gestionar el estado a nivel nacional, provincial o municipal. JEL: M1, L3.

Résumé La tendance à la croissance des administrations publiques est une marque actuelle, et cette perspective de croissance des dépenses publiques confirme que les coûts continueront d’augmenter à l’avenir. Dans ce scénario, des techniques et des outils de gestion appropriés sont nécessaires pour développer des politiques publiques axées sur les résultats qui permettent d’atteindre les objectifs fixés par les gouvernants à travers des décisions et des actions menées avec une bonne gestion et qui profitent aux citoyens. Cet article vise à introduire les concepts de modèles d’établissement des coûts, de méthodologies de budgétisation, d’évaluation de la performance et de contrôle de gestion à travers des méthodologies spécifiques basées sur des « preuves du monde réel » récentes et des études de cas dans différents pays. Les instruments qui permettent de relever ce défi sont essentiels pour atteindre les objectifs : le calcul des coûts par activité et la gestion par activité, la budgétisation base zéro et les outils de contrôle se sont avérés utiles dans ce processus en cours, soit dans un contexte de gestion basée sur la « nouvelle gestion publique », soit sur les modèles traditionnels « bureaucratiques » qui peuvent être utilisés pour gérer l’État au niveau national, provincial ou municipal. JEL: M1, L3.

Resumo A tendência de crescimento dos governos é uma marca atual, e essa perspectiva de crescimento do gasto público confirma que os custos continuarão a aumentar no futuro. Nesse cenário, são necessárias técnicas e ferramentas de gestão adequadas para o desenvolvimento de políticas públicas orientadas para resultados que permitam que os objetivos traçados por quem detém o poder sejam alcançados por meio de decisões e ações realizadas com boa gestão que beneficiem os cidadãos. Este artigo busca introduzir os conceitos de modelos de custeio, metodologias orçamentárias, avaliação de desempenho e controle gerencial por meio de metodologias específicas baseadas em recentes "evidências do mundo real" e estudos de caso em diferentes países. Os instrumentos que ajudam a enfrentar esse desafio são fundamentais para o alcance das metas: custeio baseado em atividades e gestão baseada em atividades, orçamento base zero e ferramentas de controle têm se mostrado úteis nesse processo contínuo, seja dentro de um contexto de gestão baseado na "Nova Gestão Pública" ou nos modelos tradicionais "burocráticos" que podem ser usados para gerir o Estado em nível nacional. provincial ou municipal. JEL: M1, L3.

Resumen El presente artículo se enfoca en examinar el Sistema Integrado de Administración del Talento Humano en el Sector Público Ecuatoriano, con el propósito de analizar su evolución histórica y su estructura actual. Para llevar a cabo esta investigación, se realizaron actividades específicas. En primer lugar, se llevó a cabo una recopilación de información histórica relacionada con la gestión de recursos humanos en el servicio público ecuatoriano. Esto incluyó la revisión de documentos, registros y fuentes bibliográficas para comprender la evolución de esta gestión a lo largo del tiempo. Además, se realizó el levantamiento de literatura relacionada con la gestión de personal en el servicio público, explorando investigaciones previas y artículos académicos. También se realizó una revisión minuciosa de la legislación vigente relacionada a este sistema permitiendo identificar los marcos legales y regulaciones que rigen la gestión de recursos humanos en el sector público. Finalmente, se llevó a cabo un análisis detallado de los componentes que conforman el sistema, incluyendo la planificación del talento humano, la clasificación de los puestos, el reclutamiento y selección del personal, la capacitación y la formación profesional, la evaluación del desempeño y la salud ocupacional. Este estudio proporciona una comprensión completa del sistema de gestión de talento humano en el sector público ecuatoriano, desde sus antecedentes históricos hasta su estructura y componentes actuales. Estos hallazgos son fundamentales para entender la evolución y el funcionamiento de la gestión de recursos humanos en el contexto gubernamental ecuatoriano, lo que puede servir de base para investigaciones futuras y mejoras en este ámbito.

Abstract This article focuses on examining the Integrated Human Talent Management System in the Ecuadorian Public Sector, with the purpose of analyzing its historical evolution and its current structure. To carry out this research, specific activities were carried out. Firstly, a compilation of historical information related to human resources management in the Ecuadorian public service was carried out. This included the review of documents, records and bibliographic sources to understand the evolution of this management over time. In addition, a literature survey related to personnel management in the public service was carried out, exploring previous research and academic articles. A thorough review of the current legislation related to this system was also carried out, allowing the identification of the legal frameworks and regulations that govern human resources management in the public sector. Finally, a detailed analysis of the components that make up the system was carried out, including human talent planning, job classification, recruitment and selection of personnel, training and professional development, performance evaluation and occupational health. This study provides a complete understanding of the human talent management system in the Ecuadorian public sector, from its historical background to its current structure and components. These findings are fundamental to understand the evolution and functioning of human resources management in the Ecuadorian government context, which can serve as a basis for future research and improvements in this area.

Resumen: El artículo indaga la construcción de legitimidad pública en el gobierno de PRO/Cambiemos entre 2015 y 2019. Para ello, se recuperan los discursos realizados en diferentes medios de comunicación por las principales figuras del Ministerio de Desarrollo Social en la nación y la provincia de Buenos Aires. La metodología utilizada para el análisis es cualitativa y se recurre al análisis del discurso en conexión con un programa de investigación weberiano para construir las formas ideales sobre las cuales se edificó la “legitimidad de ejercicio” en el área asistencial del Estado. Sobre esa base, se considera que los hallazgos destacan a la proximidad como presentación obligatoria y la objetividad estadística como diferenciación política.

Resumo: O artigo investiga a construção da legitimidade pública no governo PRO/Cambiemos, entre 2015 e 2019. Para isso, são recuperados os discursos realizados em diversos meios de comunicação pelas principais figuras do Ministério do Desenvolvimento Social na nação e na província de Buenos Aires. A metodologia utilizada para a análise é qualitativa e recorre-se à análise do discurso em conexão com um programa de pesquisa weberiano para construir as formas ideais sobre as quais se construiu a “legitimidade do exercício” na área assistencial do Estado. Sobre essa base, considera-se que os achados destacam a proximidade como apresentação obrigatória e a objectividade estatística como diferenciação política.

Abstract: This article explores the construction of public legitimacy in the PRO/Cambiemos government between 2015 and 2019. It focuses on the speeches made by key figures from the Ministry of Social Development at both the national level and in the province of Buenos Aires, as conveyed through various media outlets. The methodology employed is qualitative, using discourse analysis in conjunction with a Weberian research framework to construct the ideal types on which the "legitimacy of exercise" was built in the state's welfare sector. Based on this analysis, the findings highlight proximity as a mandatory form of presentation and statistical objectivity as a means of political differentiation.

Digital information and data are crucial drivers of progress in various industries, including mining, where data-driven decision making optimizes resource extraction, enhances safety, and ensures sustainability. The adoption of digital technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things has amplified the importance of digital information. However, the integrity and security of this information are paramount, leading to the exploration of blockchain technology as a potential solution for secure digital value exchange in mining. This research examines blockchain's capabilities, drawing insights from its applications in sectors like banking, government, healthcare, and entertainment, and evaluates their relevance to mining's core value chain processes. The study identifies blockchain's distributed ledger technology, cryptographic security, and decentralization as unique advantages that can revolutionize mining by enhancing transaction speed, reducing costs, and improving supply chain transparency and compliance with sustainability standards. Blockchain's transparent and auditable records can enhance business transparency, fostering trust among stakeholders, including investors and regulatory bodies. The technology's consensus mechanisms and smart contracts further promote trust in collaborative ventures. This research provides a foundational understanding for decision-makers in the mining industry to evaluate blockchain's feasibility and potential return on investment, guiding strategic planning and resource allocation for blockchain applications. By leveraging blockchain, mining companies can optimize operations, improve sustainability practices, and establish a robust foundation for future growth, positioning blockchain as a transformative technology in the sector.

Resumen En este artículo se presentan los resultados de la investigación realizada acerca de la aplicación de la logística inversa en el sector textil de la ciudad de Otavalo con el fin de que las microempresas tengan la posibilidad de reciclar los desechos para luego proceder a una nueva elaboración de un nuevo producto. Por tal motivo, es necesario que se desarrolle el proceso de logística inversa y se tomen decisiones que beneficiarán al medio ambiente y a la sociedad otavaleña. Para el desarrollo de este estudio, inicialmente se realizó un estudio de la literatura que comprendió las definiciones y los tipos de logística inversa, tanto bajo el método cualitativo como el cuantitativo, que permitió estudiar el sector microempresarial textilero por medio de encuestas. Posteriormente, se obtuvieron resultados detallados de productos, materias primas y desechos, con el único propósito de dar el giro que tenían los desechos como destino final el vertedero generando un efecto negativo para el medio ambiente. Con todos los resultados, se propone mejorar los procesos internos y externos de la selección de residuos textiles, con el apoyo de responsabilidad compartida de los stakeholders, como el Gobierno, la Sociedad Civil y las Empresas Públicas, forjando la concientización de la aplicación de la logística inversa en el proceso de planificación, implantación, control y reducción de tiempos mediante el modelo SCOR, buscando la eficiencia y eficacia dentro de las microempresas para obtener al final el retorno de estos residuos para un nuevo producto.

Abstract This article shows the results of the research carried out on the application of reverse logistics in the textile sector of the city of Otavalo, for micro-enterprises to have the possibility of recycling waste and then proceed to a new development of a new product. For this reason, it is necessary to develop the reverse logistics process and make decisions that will benefit the environment of Otavalo City. To develop this study, It was necessary to read initially the literature such asdefinitions, and types of reverse logistics, likewise under the qualitative and quantitative method, which allowed to study of the textile microenterprise sector through surveys. Later detailed results of products, raw materials, and waste were obtained with the sole purpose of turning the waste into a final destination in the landfill generating a negative effect on the environment. With all the results, it is proposed to improve the internal and external processes of the selection of textile waste, with the support of shared responsibility of stakeholders, such as the Government, Civil Society, and Public Companies, forging awareness of the application of reverse logistics in the process of planning, implementation, control and time reduction through the SCOR model, seeking efficiency and effectiveness within micro-enterprises to finally obtain , the return of those waste for a new product

Resumen: La introducción de la parafiscalidad para fortalecer los programas de salud animal en Colombia trajo profundos cambios en el gobierno del sector pecuario del país, al pasar de un modelo público a uno de cooperación público-privada. La investigación analiza los mecanismos de gobernanza que a partir de estos cambios se constituyeron en la ganadería, avicultura y porcicultura, con el fin de revisar la incidencia de los ajustes en los avances del control sanitario. Para ello, se realizó un estudio de casos múltiples de los fondos de fomento pecuario de los tres subsectores, en el que se evidencia que la parafiscalidad y el modelo de asociación público-privada han permitido la consolidación formal y en la práctica para el control de enfermedades en el país.

Abstract: The introduction of quasi-tax to strengthen animal health programs in Colombia brought profound changes in the government of the country’s livestock sector by moving from a public model to one of public-private cooperation. The research analyzes the governance mechanisms that were established in livestock, poultry, and pig farming, in order to review the incidence of adjustments in the progress of health control. For this purpose, a multiple case study of the livestock promotion funds of the three subsectors was carried out, which showed that quasi-tax and the public-partnership model have allowed formal and practical consolidation for disease control in the country.