state-run programs
[/steɪt rʌn ˈproʊɡræmz/]
noun phrasepl: state-run programs
programas geridos pelo estado
1. Government-operated initiatives, services, or projects funded and administered by the state or federal government rather than private entities
State-run programs provide essential services like healthcare and education to citizens.
Os programas geridos pelo estado fornecem serviços essenciais como saúde e educação aos cidadãos.
2. Public initiatives designed to address social, economic, or welfare needs through governmental intervention
The government expanded state-run programs to combat poverty and unemployment.
O governo expandiu os programas estatais para combater a pobreza e o desemprego.
In both the USA and Brazil, state-run programs are central to political discourse. In Brazil, they often relate to social welfare (Bolsa Família), education (public schools), and healthcare (SUS - Sistema Único de Saúde). In the USA, common examples include Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. The term is frequently used in debates about the role of government intervention in the economy.
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