programa de governo

16:03 May 15, 2012
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Government / Politics / Not in the sense of "government program"
Portuguese term or phrase: programa de governo
PLEASE NOTE: I am NOT looking for the term "government program," which refers to a specific program or plan run by the government.

"no programa de governo de JK"

The term is used here to refer to an administration's overall agenda or platform for its entire term of office. The context is an academic paper on certain aspects of JK's "programa de governo".

I've rejected "platform" as too restricted to the election phase. "Agenda" doesn't seem to carry the same weight. Someone suggested "governance program," but this has a different meaning, having to do with how one governs.
I've scoured the political science literature and consulted with a Brazilianist professor of political science, and I'm still left wondering.

Any suggestions are appreciated.
Diane Grosklaus Whitty
United States
Local time: 07:50


Summary of answers provided
4Government Plan
Marlene Curtis
4aspects of government
Nick Taylor
4administration
Amauri Murai
4Public policy
Danielhenlou
3narrative (see below)
ViBe


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Government Plan


Explanation:

É o que eu escuto aqui nos States nos debates entre candidatos republicanos.

Marlene Curtis
United States
Local time: 08:50
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 110
Notes to answerer
Asker: Marlene, thank you. I didn't give you 4 points because I have come to the conclusion that there isn't one right answer and I would have liked to pick more than one. Frustrating that this isn't allowed. Thank you again for your contribution.

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aspects of government


Explanation:
aspects of government

Nick Taylor
Local time: 13:50
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 48
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administration


Explanation:
Should you want a comprehensive term, I would put it in plain English: "under Juscelino Kubitschek administration".

This seems to cover all actions taken during his term of office.

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Programa de Governo: é um documento que define as principais ações que um determinado candidato promete realizar e o obriga a cumpri-las.

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Desta forma, um programa de governo é um conjunto de ações ou projetos, que devem ser administrados de forma coordenada para que gerem benefícios que não apareceriam caso os mesmos fossem realizados isoladamente.

http://www.administradores.com.br/informe-se/artigos/gestao-...

Example sentence(s):
  • The Bush Administration's Most Despicable Act

    Reference: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1870503,00....
Amauri Murai
Brazil
Local time: 09:50
Native speaker of: Portuguese
PRO pts in category: 4
Notes to answerer
Asker: But then how does one distinguish between the "programa de governo" and "no governo Kubitschek"? I see the former as signifying something quite specific.

Asker: Thank you very for fine definition of the term in Portuguese (and corresponding link). Haven't quite figured out how the link to the Bush article is relevant though. ? The use of the term "administration"?

Asker: Thank you, Amauri, for your comments, which were most helpful. Although I do agree that "administration" would be appropriate in some instances of "programa de governo," I was forced to pick one best answer and so I am going with "government plan." I think it's unfortunate that we have to pick one, but so it goes. Thanks again.

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narrative (see below)


Explanation:
Here’s some more buzz words political science people love to use—to the point and otherwise: the (overarching) narrative / the Grand Purpose (in, say, public health) / strategic vector(s) / Strategy / Priorities / Vision Statement / Commitments (pl.) / even Cookbook =) …

ViBe
Local time: 14:50
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Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian
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Public policy


Explanation:
How about it?

See here for instance:

http://www.nysun.com/national/scope-of-obamas-policy-trifect...

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http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_government_policy.

Government policy is another possibility. But if you translate literally, it will be "política de governo" also. Just a thought.

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Better "política governamental" instead of "política de governo", which is generally referred to in opposition to "política de Estado."

Danielhenlou
Brazil
Local time: 09:50
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Portuguese
Notes to answerer
Asker: "Public policy" would be "política pública". While a "programa de governo" involves public policy, I understand it as a broader term. (I think if I used this, the author would say "Se eu quisesse dizer 'política pública', eu teria dito 'política pública'!")

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