A política social do governo Lula (2003-2010) como mecanismo de soft power brasileiro: o caso do IPC-IG

Abstract

This present work aims to analyze, from the perspective of the Lula da Silva government period (2003-2010), the use of social policies as a soft power mechanism, more specifically in the case of IPC-IG (International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth). Through the review of documents from ministerial and summit meetings held during the same period, as well as the reading of works by important authors, it can be affirmed that IPC-IG presented itself as an important and unique initiative in the context of South-South cooperation, characterized as technical, scientific and technological cooperation. This partnership between the Lula government and UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) provided learning opportunities for developing countries, through policy recommendations based on innovative experiences from the Global South. It was possible to insert Brazil as a global actor and reinforce, among other initiatives, the country's position as an important leadership among developing countries.