sectoral policies

[sek-ˈtȯr-əl ˈpä-lə-sēz]
nounpl: sectoral policies
políticas setoriais
1. Government policies designed to promote development, regulation, or growth in specific economic sectors or industries
The government implemented sectoral policies to strengthen the agricultural and technology industries.
O governo implementou políticas setoriais para fortalecer as indústrias agrícola e tecnológica.
2. Strategic measures targeting particular sectors of the economy such as manufacturing, energy, healthcare, or finance
Sectoral policies in the energy sector focus on renewable sources and sustainability.
As políticas setoriais no setor de energia focam em fontes renováveis e sustentabilidade.
3. Targeted regulatory or incentive frameworks applied to specific business segments or industries
The finance ministry announced new sectoral policies to support small and medium enterprises in the retail sector.
O ministério das finanças anunciou novas políticas setoriais para apoiar pequenas e médias empresas no setor de varejo.
The term 'sectoral policies' is widely used in Brazilian government, academic, and business contexts when discussing economic development strategies. Brazil frequently employs sectoral policies to support key industries like agribusiness, oil and gas, and technology. In Portugal, the term is similarly used in EU policy discussions. This concept is central to development economics and is often debated in terms of market efficiency versus strategic intervention.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
industry-specific policiestargeted economic policiesvertical policiessector-focused strategies
Antonyms / Antônimos
horizontal policiescross-sectoral policiesmacroeconomic policiesgeneral policies

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
políticas setoriais
Standard term used in government and academic contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
políticas setoriais
Commonly used in business and economic policy discussions in the financial capital
Brasília
políticas setoriais
Primary term used by federal government agencies and ministries
Portugal
políticas setoriais
Same term used in Portuguese economic and governmental discourse

Related Words

industrial policyeconomic developmentsector regulationstrategic planningeconomic growthmarket intervention

Related Idioms & Phrases

targeted approach to economic development
sector-by-sector strategy
vertical market intervention
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