A study by the Tide Setubal Foundation mapped programs in the governments of the 26 States and in the city halls of the 5 largest cities in each State
Study shows that actions against racism have difficulty financing in states and city halls in Brazil and are concentrated in a few areas. Read (PDF – 6 MB).
The survey found 933 actions, of which 30 had their own budget. This represents 3% of the total. With no expenditure forecast, those responsible for the initiatives count on help from other areas of the government. Another option was to resort to partnerships with institutions. Professionals, generally black, participate without receiving payment.
The study coordinator, Delton Felipe, 40, says that the lack of pay for black professionals “it’s institutional racism”. He is a history professor at and visiting professor at FGV (Fundação Getulio Vargas).
Education and culture concentrated 79% of the actions. Felipe states that it is necessary to diversify. “Racism affects all areas”it says. He mentions health, which has 4.7% of shares. “The black population has the lowest life expectancy in Brazil”it says.
The “Mapping of actions to combat racism and promote equality by Brazilian public management” is a survey of programs on the topic in 2023 in the governments of the 26 States in the country and from 2021 to 2021 in the city halls of the 5 largest cities in each State.
The cities analyzed concentrate 36% of the country’s population and 62% of black people. Federal programs or those from the Federal District are not included in the study.
There is no previous research for comparison. Felipe assesses that there has been increased attention to the topic. “The racial issue is gaining visibility”it says. He states that this is a consequence of demands from groups defending black rights and public policies.
BENEFIT OF SHARES
The existence of quotas for access to university education and public competitions has increased the presence of black people in decision-making positions, according to Felipe. This also favors the existence of actions against discrimination.
Pedro Marin, 39 years old, coordinator of Public Budget Programs at Fundação Tide Setubal, says that there will be a new study to deepen the analysis of actions against discrimination.
The survey already carried out cost R$ 100 thousand. It was fully funded by the foundation, which aims to combat inequalities.
“There are a lot of things in states and cities that you can try to replicate based on the study”says Marin. He says the shares are still very “pulverized”which may change with external evaluation.
