Regulamentação do lobby no Brasil vista pelos profissionais de relações institucionais e governamentais

Resumo

The academic article addresses the theme of lobbying in Brazil and points of attention from the community of Institutional and Government Relations (IGR) professionals regarding the regulation of the activity in Brazil. It contextualizes the relevance of lobbying in a democracy, highlighting the fundamental role of IGR professionals as intermediaries between the private sector/civil society and the public sector. The article is supported by data from the research - Origem Latam Yearbooks (2020 to 2023). It presents a history of lobbying, from its origins to the present day. In Brazil, the activity gained strength in the 1970s during the military dictatorship and re-emerged with the democratization in the 1980s. The IGR field, in turn, emerged with the democratization and economic opening, consolidating itself as a specific professional field. The research highlights the importance of regulating lobbying to ensure transparency, ethics, and regularity in the activity. The approval of Bill (PL) No. 1.202/2007, which regulates lobbying in Brazil, represents a crucial step in this direction. The PL, approved by the Chamber of Deputies in 2022 and currently under consideration in the Federal Senate (PL No. 2.914/2022), defines lobbying, establishes ethical principles, provides for the accreditation of lobbyists, the disclosure of information about interactions between lobbyists and public agents, the implementation of integrity programs in companies that hire lobbyists, and the application of administrative sanctions in case of non-compliance with the rules. The analysis of data from the Origem Latam Yearbooks (2020-2023) reveals that regulation is well-regarded by IGR professionals, although there are divergences regarding the creation of a regulatory body and the obligation of accreditation. Professionals from associations and class entities support the creation of the body, while consultants and specialized lawyers are more reticent. The majority supports the public registry, with less adherence among consultants and lawyers. It is concluded that the regulation of lobbying in Brazil is an important step for the professionalization of the IGR field, transparency, and ethics in the relations between the public sector and society. However, the implementation of the law, supervision, and adaptation of professionals will be fundamental for the success of the initiative. In summary, the article argues that the regulation of lobbying, with the active participation of IGR professionals, can contribute to the construction of a more ethical and transparent political environment in Brazil, benefiting democracy and the public interest.

Ficha do documento

Tipo

Relatório

Ano

2024

Instituição

Fundação Getulio Vargas

Fonte

Repositório da FGV

Idioma

Português

Acesso

Acesso aberto

Identificador

oai:repositorio.fgv.br:10438/35764

Temas

Gestão PúblicaPolíticas PúblicasAdministração PúblicaGovernança

Palavras-chave

LobbyDemocraciaRegulaçãoPolíticas públicasLegitimarCadastro públicoÓrgão reguladorLobbyingDemocracyRegulationPublic policiesLegitimizePublic registryRegulatory bodyAdministração públicaBrasil - Política e governo