A paradiplomacia de Goiânia e Aparecida de Goiânia (2017-2020): um estudo comparado

Abstract

The objective of this research work is to analyze the paradiplomatic performance of Goiânia and Aparecida de Goiânia between 2017 and 2020. Methodologically, the qualitative method is used, based on the literature review, the comparative study and the interview. For the comparison between the two cities, three variables are used: the municipal organizational structure focused on paradiplomacy, the internationalization of the city and foreign trade. It is understood that the lack of coordination between secretariats and municipal bodies responsible for the implementation of international actions, as well as the difficulty of accessing information, demonstrates that paradiplomacy is still incipient in the analyzed cities of Goiás. Furthermore, it is concluded that this lack of coordination observed in the first variable affects the other areas of paradiplomatic activity.