public provision
[/ˈpʌblɪk prəˈvɪʒən/]
nounpl: public provisions
provisão pública
1. Government-supplied goods, services, or resources made available to the general population
The government increased public provision of healthcare services in rural areas.
O governo aumentou a provisão pública de serviços de saúde em áreas rurais.
2. A clause, condition, or requirement established by law or regulation for public benefit
The new legislation includes a public provision for free education to all children.
A nova legislação inclui uma provisão pública para educação gratuita a todas as crianças.
3. The act or process of supplying or making available public services and infrastructure
Public provision of transportation infrastructure is essential for urban development.
A provisão pública de infraestrutura de transporte é essencial para o desenvolvimento urbano.
In Brazil, 'provisão pública' is commonly used in discussions about SUS (Sistema Único de Saúde), public education, and government infrastructure projects. The term reflects the Brazilian constitutional commitment to providing universal public services. In the USA, this term is often used in policy debates regarding the social safety net, healthcare reform, and public goods.
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