O Fórum Nacional de Secretários e Dirigentes Estaduais de Cultura e a Lei Aldir Blanc

Abstract

This dissertation aims to analyse the trajectory, perspectives and actions of the National Forum of State Culture Secretaries and Directors, as well as how its political participation was characterized in the decision-making process of the Aldir Blanc Law, exploring aspects related to the agenda, the formulation of proposals and their implementation, in addition to the political participation that took place during the legislative process that led to the enactment of the law. From this perspective, this work uses theoretical frameworks from political science and public policy analysis, focusing on the agenda and the drafting of the Aldir Blanc Cultural Emergency Law. Faced with the chaos caused by the pandemic and the institutional neglect of the cultural sector at federal level, the National Forum of State Culture Secretaries and Managers played a crucial role in combating this neglect, defending ideas that are essential for the construction of cultural policies. Between 2020 and 2022, the institution played a prominent role around the Aldir Blanc Law, which proclaims emergency actions for the Brazilian cultural sector as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Based on the above, this study offers an analysis of the work of the National Forum of State Culture Secretaries and Directors, highlighting its impact and contribution to the cultural scene in Brazil during a period of unprecedented challenges.