small-scale program
[/smɔːl skeɪl ˈproʊɡræm/]
nounpl: small-scale programs
programa de pequena escala
1. a program or initiative that operates on a limited basis, typically with restricted scope, budget, or geographic reach
The government launched a small-scale program to test the new policy before implementing it nationwide.
O governo lançou um programa de pequena escala para testar a nova política antes de implementá-la em nível nacional.
2. a project with limited resources, participants, or duration designed to serve a specific community or purpose
This small-scale program provides vocational training to unemployed youth in rural areas.
Este programa de pequena escala oferece treinamento profissional para jovens desempregados em áreas rurais.
Small-scale programs are increasingly popular in Brazil as a pragmatic approach to social initiatives and economic projects, often funded by NGOs, municipal governments, or private foundations. In the USA, such programs are frequently used by nonprofits and government agencies to test innovations before broader implementation. The term reflects a practical, risk-management approach to social and economic development.
NYC Slang
grassroots program / local program
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