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The article argues that Portugal requires stronger local governance and decentralization rather than symbolic political visits.
Luís Montenegro considers that the PTRR will be vital for the reconstruction of affected areas, developing the capacity for planning and prevention of phenomena.
The majority of headteachers evaluate communication and collaboration with the municipality positively. However, they point the finger at the human resources management carried out by local authorities.
Manuel Castro Almeida admitted that there is a “large dose of uncertainty regarding the funding of education”.
Funding allocated to non-teaching staff is insufficient according to the ordinance that defines the ratio of employees in schools.
Municipalities have been increasing the number of non-teaching staff by using their own revenues.
The future of the country is built with closer public policies, more agile decisions, and greater local responsibility. It is built with more local power and less centralism.
We must better consider whether the State, which is too centralised, is detrimental to the prosperity of the population and the country's economic development.
A conference in Porto brought together several experts to debate the costs of “centralism” on cohesion and economic development. Minister Castro Almeida says that changes to the CCDR help in that fight.
The mayor of Porto demands compensation for the 'neglect' of the region by the central government, which he considers an 'enemy' of equal opportunities and the development of social justice.
The article discusses recent announcements by Portugal's Minister of Health, Ana Paula Martins, regarding the decentralization of healthcare services. In March, three new regional emergency units for obstetrics and gynecology will open, located near Lisbon, coinciding with the closure of similar services in Barreiro. The initiative aims to improve healthcare access, but it has not convinced many doctors and nurses, raising concerns about the effectiveness of these changes. Additionally, there are plans for private management of health centers later this year.
After the management of European funds 'cannibalised' the work of these bodies, the Government wants them to regain the momentum to plan 'regional development' with five new deputy positions.
