INOVAÇÕES NO SETOR PÚBLICO: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIAS

Current paper provides the main characteristics of relevant experiments in innovatory processes and products within public administration used at the municipal, state and federal levels. Investigation analyzes the manner innovations for increase in efficiency, transparency and fastness in public processes are put in practice. They reveal the peculiarities, importance and differences that they trigger within the public sector where they are applied. The Electronic Information System (SEI), Dataviva and Mineiro Innovation System (SIMI) are analyzed as innovation successes within the public sector. Innovation within the public sector imposes a series of limitations that should be overcome to become effective. It is crucial to stimulate innovation in the public sector through activities which involve joint ventures between public administration, researchers, universities and other agents.