Contributions of Participatory Regionalized Planning (PPR) for the expansion of citizenship and health promotion

Abstract

The objective of the study was to assess whether Participatory Regionalized Planning (PPR), held in Belo Horizonte (MG), between 2011 and 2012, broadens citizenship, qualifies public policies and can positively affect health determinants. Documental analysis and interviews were carried out. It was verified that the PPR was performed in a transparent and representative manner. Its methodology was well evaluated, mainly for its playful features. The PPR allowed the integration of actors involved in different public policies and brought the dimension of medium
and long term planning. Its experience brings technical and methodological inspiration that can make possible the expansion of citizenship.