policy coherence

[/ˈpɒləsi koʊˈhɪrəns/]
noun
coerência de políticas
1. The alignment and consistency of different government policies to work together toward common objectives without contradictions or conflicts
Policy coherence across trade, development, and environmental sectors is essential for sustainable growth.
A coerência de políticas entre os setores de comércio, desenvolvimento e meio ambiente é essencial para o crescimento sustentável.
2. The degree to which various public policies support rather than undermine each other in achieving their intended goals
The government aims to strengthen policy coherence between its agricultural and environmental initiatives.
O governo visa fortalecer a coerência de políticas entre suas iniciativas agrícolas e ambientais.
Policy coherence is a key concept in development and international relations discourse, particularly emphasized by organizations like the OECD and World Bank. In Brazil, the term is increasingly used in government planning documents and discussions about cross-sectoral coordination. It reflects a modern governance approach that recognizes how policies in different areas (trade, environment, social welfare) can either support or hinder each other.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
policy alignmentpolicy coordinationpolicy consistencypolicy integration
Antonyms / Antônimos
policy contradictionpolicy fragmentationpolicy conflictpolicy incoherence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coerência de políticas
Standard term used in government and academic contexts
General Brazilian
coerência política
Alternative shorter form used in informal policy discussions
Portugal
coerência de políticas
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in EU policy contexts
Portugal
coerência política
Alternative form also accepted in Portuguese institutions

Related Words

policy frameworkpolicy implementationpolicy evaluationinterdepartmental coordinationinstitutional alignment

Related Idioms & Phrases

to achieve policy coherence
to strengthen policy coherence
lack of policy coherence
policy coherence across sectors
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