targeted reforms
[ˈtɑːr.ɡɪ.təd rɪˈfɔːrmz]
noun phrase
reformas direcionadas
1. Specific, focused changes or improvements made to address particular problems or areas within a system, institution, or policy, rather than broad, sweeping changes
The government implemented targeted reforms to improve the healthcare system in rural areas.
O governo implementou reformas direcionadas para melhorar o sistema de saúde nas áreas rurais.
2. Strategic modifications designed to affect or benefit specific groups, sectors, or issues
Targeted reforms in education focused on reducing disparities between urban and suburban schools.
As reformas direcionadas na educação focaram em reduzir disparidades entre escolas urbanas e suburbanas.
In Brazil, 'reformas direcionadas' is frequently used in political discourse and policy documents to discuss governmental initiatives. The term reflects a preference for strategic, incremental changes rather than revolutionary overhauls. In the USA, 'targeted reforms' is common in policy debates across education, healthcare, and criminal justice sectors, often implying evidence-based, measurable approaches to solving specific problems.
Related Idioms & Phrases
hit the nail on the head (acertar na mosca) - when reforms address exactly the right problem
take aim at something (mirar em algo) - to target specific issues with reforms
surgical precision (precisão cirúrgica) - reforms that are very carefully and specifically designed
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