Contribuições da tecnologia da informação na governança e no desenvolvimento sustentável: uma proposta de solução para controle e avaliação das metas da Agenda 2030 no estado do Paraná

Abstract

The arrival of the technological and digital age and the growing exchange of information impacts society and the environment. Rapid changes lead to socioeconomic and cultural imbalances, which leads us to the need to rethink paradigms and seek sustainable development based on economic, social and environmental pillars. Given this scenario, the role of the State becomes crucial to implement public policies that promote sustainability. The research presented proposes to analyze how the State, especially in the context of Paraná, can plan and execute public policies aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda of the United Nations (UN). The main objective is to evaluate the progress of the SDG indicators in Paraná with the support of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), aiming to guide public policies for sustainable development and thus understand the challenges of governance. Through the practical application of technological tools, we seek to show how transparency and responsibility affect public policies and promote a more effective government. The study develops through historical reviews, addressing important environmental conferences, and explores concepts of public policy, sustainable development and governance. The analysis of sustainable development indicators in Paraná is carried out with the support of information present in government websites and implemented with the support of ICT, culminating in directions to improve the effectiveness of public policies. Despite global challenges such as climate change and inequalities, the survey reveals that Paraná is progressing towards meeting the goals of the 2030 Agenda. Indicators related to health, education, security, gender equality and tackling climate change are advancing positively. However, some precautions are necessary, such as more investments in the areas of traffic, vaccines, in students’ reading levels and adequacy of teachers to the areas of knowledge they teach. The research also highlights the need to balance environmental protection and economic development, recognizing that the implementation of the SDGs is an ongoing process, but also demonstrates that the intersection between technology, governance and public administration can provide contributions to academia and professional practice, aiming to improve quality of life and the consequent evolution of innovation and sustainability indices at local and regional levels.