horizontal policies
[/ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl ˈpɒlɪsiz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
políticas horizontais
1. Government or organizational policies that apply across multiple sectors, departments, or levels rather than targeting a specific sector or group
Horizontal policies on environmental sustainability affect all government agencies equally.
As políticas horizontais de sustentabilidade ambiental afetam todas as agências governamentais igualmente.
2. Policies designed to have broad, cross-cutting impacts across an entire economy or organization rather than being sector-specific
The new horizontal policies on digital transformation apply to both public and private institutions.
As novas políticas horizontais sobre transformação digital se aplicam a instituições públicas e privadas.
3. In EU context, policies that advance a specific objective (such as gender equality or environmental protection) across all policy areas and budgets
Horizontal policies ensure that climate action is integrated into every European Union decision.
As políticas horizontais garantem que a ação climática seja integrada em todas as decisões da União Europeia.
In Brazil, horizontal policies are increasingly important in government administration, particularly in addressing social issues like gender equality, sustainability, and digital inclusion across multiple ministries. The EU uses this terminology extensively in policy documentation, influencing Brazilian and Portuguese governmental discourse. Unlike vertical (hierarchical) policies, horizontal policies emphasize coordination and integration across different areas.
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