multi-sector interventions

[ˈmʌl.ti ˈsɛk.tər ɪn.tərˈvɛn.ʃənz]
nounpl: multi-sector interventions
intervenções multissetoriais
1. Coordinated actions or programs involving multiple economic, social, or governmental sectors to address a complex problem or achieve a common goal
Multi-sector interventions were implemented to combat poverty, involving health, education, and employment services.
Intervenções multissetoriais foram implementadas para combater a pobreza, envolvendo serviços de saúde, educação e emprego.
2. Collaborative initiatives spanning different industries or government departments working together on a unified objective
The government launched multi-sector interventions to reduce urban violence, bringing together police, social workers, and community leaders.
O governo lançou intervenções multissetoriais para reduzir a violência urbana, reunindo polícia, assistentes sociais e líderes comunitários.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian and Portuguese government policy documents, international development organizations, and academic research. It reflects a modern approach to complex social problems that requires collaboration across different sectors such as health, education, employment, and social services. The concept gained prominence with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and is now standard terminology in public health, poverty reduction, and urban development initiatives in both Brazil and Portugal.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cross-sector initiativesintersectoral programsmulti-stakeholder interventionsintegrated interventionscoordinated multi-agency actions
Antonyms / Antônimos
single-sector interventionsisolated programsunilateral actions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intervenções multissetoriais
Standard term used in government policy and academic contexts
São Paulo
intervenções multissetoriais / ações integradas entre setores
Commonly used in business and public policy discussions
Rio de Janeiro
intervenções multissetoriais
Frequently used in social program implementation
Portugal
intervenções multissetoriais / abordagens transversais
Both terms used in policy and academic contexts; 'abordagens transversais' also common

Related Words

intersectoral collaborationstakeholder engagementintegrated approachcross-sector partnershipholistic interventioncoordinated response

Related Idioms & Phrases

todas as mãos na massa (all hands on deck)
trabalhar em conjunto (work together)
enfoque holístico (holistic approach)
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