Elementos a considerar na avaliação de políticas públicas

Abstract

This article aims to conduct a reflective dialogue on the topic of evaluation of public policies in Brazil articulating a discussion of the main concepts involved in the methodological field. This is a study of theoretical character that is based on authors who have dedicated themselves to conduct studies and research on the topic. The problem is related to consideration given to evaluation of public policies in Brazil. For better understanding of the subject was approached sense of the term evaluation and common types of evaluation method, as well as the importance of building social indicators to improve the performance of social policies and programs.