Elective Course from the MAP Program Explores the Role of Bureaucracy in Reforms and State Capacity Bureaucracy, State Capacity, and Reform

On August 28–29 and September 26–27, 2025, FGV EBAPE will offer the elective course “Bureaucracy, State Capacity, and Reform”, taught by Professor Alexandre Gomide, as part of the Professional Master’s in Public Administration (MAP). The course will be held in an intensive format, with in-person sessions in Rio de Janeiro.

This course proposes a critical analysis of bureaucracy as a central element of public administration and state capacity, addressing its implications for democratic processes, administrative reforms, and the delivery of public goods and services. Through case studies and comparative literature, participants will be invited to reflect on the functioning and challenges of bureaucracy in the contemporary Brazilian context.

Key topics include:

• The relationship between professionalism, responsiveness, politicization, and bureaucratic autonomy;
• The institutional impacts of bureaucracy on policy formulation and implementation;
• The role of bureaucracy in building state capacity.

The course is designed for professionals and researchers who wish to deepen their understanding of the mechanisms that structure public administration and influence the role of the State.

Register now and broaden your perspective on the challenges and potential of bureaucracy in the public sector.
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Questions about the course or the application process: map_ebape@fgv.br
Admissions Office: +55 (21) 97130-8021