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CURRENT STATE OF THE SEA SYSTEM IN BRAZIL: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

MARCELO MONTAÑO

Sao Carlos School of Engineering – University of Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos, SP, Brazil

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PRISCILA OPPERMANN

Sao Carlos School of Engineering – University of Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos, SP, Brazil

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ANNE CAROLINE MALVESTIO

Sao Carlos School of Engineering – University of Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos, SP, Brazil

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MARCELO PEREIRA SOUZA

Sao Carlos School of Engineering – University of Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos, SP, Brazil

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https://doi.org/10.1142/S1464333214500227Cited by:20 (Source: Crossref)

Abstract

After the first applications in the early 1990's, the practice of SEA in Brazil has been going through a slow, but important evolution. In this paper we elaborate on the main aspects of this evolution, based on the findings of a comparative study that put the practice of SEA in different contexts into perspective. SEA systems considered included consolidated (UK, Spain and Portugal) and unconsolidated (South Africa, Mexico, Angola and Mozambique) systems. The Brazilian system is characterised by a disperse structure and a low level of self-organisation, which makes integration with plan making difficult while, at the same time, stimulating "flexible" and "adaptive" SEA processes. We suggest that the lack of both, institutional drivers and a clear procedural framework are hindering further development of the Brazilian system.

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