Análise crítica e propositiva das políticas de fomento à pesquisa e desenvolvimento no Estado de Alagoas: desafios e oportunidades (2000-2022)

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to describe the trajectory and evolution of the state's public policy for promoting ST&I. To this end, a survey of scientific and technological production indicators in the state of Alagoas will be carried out, together with an analysis of input indicators, represented by public spending on ST&I in Alagoas from 2000 to 2022. Over the period analyzed, there has been an increase in state investment in ST&I, which points to a possible continuation of the public policy of promoting the scientific and technological base of Alagoas and the state's efforts to expand the innovative capacity of its economy. However, despite this increase, it was found that the development of ST&I in Alagoas is still largely fuelled by investments from the federal government, through funding from the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES). This scenario thus indicates a dependence on federal funding, to the detriment of regional and local development agencies, which suggests the need for an increase in the amount of research funding from the Alagoas state government.