Democracy, transparency and corruption in Brazil
Abstract
The objective in this article-essay to deepen the theoretical discussion on the subject that involves democracy, control of the public administration, transparency and combat to the frauds and the corruption. The aim of this effort is to analyze whether transparency in governmental actions makes relations between the State and civil society more democratic. In the article, which is supported by the Open Government Paradigm and the Corruption and Neo-Institutional theories, it is assumed that transparency is a prerogative to strengthen accountability and open government, contributing to the strengthening of external control bodies, indispensable organs for the supervision of administrative acts. Analyzes of the economic, political and ethical context in Brazil have revealed that the implementation of actions and measures to guarantee the efficiency, efficacy and effectiveness of government management actions based on the management of the interests of society requires changes in the political system, especially in the Federal Constitution. It was evidenced that the political support model of the chief executive in parliament (presidential coalition), which encourages the appointment of the majority of members of the courts of law by the political criterion, is the main obstacle to strengthening the functions of external control bodies. It is concluded, therefore, that in addition to seeking greater transparency to strengthen accountability and open government, it is necessary to revise this criterion, since it compromises the control of public administration, transparency, and the fight against corruption, makes relations between the State and citizens difficult.
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