Applied Research

Through applied research, the Jataí Institute produces practical, accessible knowledge—supporting policy formulation, the improvement of public procurement processes, and the development of innovative solutions that expand the social and environmental impact of public policies.

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We believe that a just and sustainable transition requires more informed and evidence-based decisions. Our purpose requires delving deeper into the available data to better equip public and social impact organizations with the tools to strategically use public resources.

Feasibility analysis of the CO₂ Performance Ladder in Brazil

Assessment of the political, legal, market, and institutional conditions for the implementation of a low-carbon certification system in Brazilian public procurement.

Purchases from Family Farming in the National School Feeding Program: an analysis based on public data.

This study presents an analysis of PNAE (National School Feeding Program) purchase data for the year 2022, conducted by the Jataí Institute using the Accountability Management System (SiGPC/FNDE).

Brazil's National School Feeding Programme: Leveraging public procurement to drive sustainable food systems transformation

The National School Feeding Program (PNAE) is recognized as the largest school feeding program in Latin America and a global benchmark in the sector, reaching approximately 150,000 public schools, more than 40 million students, and providing over 50 million meals daily during the school year.

Oxford Green Aproaches to Public Procurement (OXGAP)

The Oxford Initiative for Green Approaches to Public Procurement (OxGAP) is a research and engagement initiative led by Oxford Net Zero and the Net Zero Regulation and Policy Hub. The project explores how governments can incorporate climate commitments into their public procurement policies and practices, transforming public spending into a catalyst for innovation, green supply chains, and accelerated decarbonization.

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