Os contratos de impacto social: uma nova alternativa de política social?

Abstract

The present study aims to discuss the possibility of adhesion of Social Impact Bonds to the Brazilian socioeconomic context. To set the path to this purpose, other existing experiences in countries with similar level of development were identified and an overview of Brazil’s current social policies was presented through the Bolsa Família program. Social Impact Bonds are already practiced in Brazil, while they are still being regulated in the Senate. This serves to emphasize the importance of studying the model’s suitability within the Brazilian public finance ecosystem, especially at a moment of resignification of public spending and the strengthening of liberal ideas. The research characterizes as descriptive and exploratory, making use mainly of primary sources, but also some case studies; As for its approach, it is qualitative and quantitative, containing statistical analyzes around social indicators and Bolsa Família’s data, and also an extensive literature review. While the positive impacts made by current social policies are acknowledged, the perpetuation of regional inequality in the country is also verified, which favors the implantation of alternatives that seek development in an equitable way. Finally, Social Impact Bonds are presented as a more specific financing tool, targeting inequality through direct and strategically mapped interventions on its aggravating elements.