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- COVID-19 pandemic and local executive-opposition institutional relations: a survey analysisPublication . Sousa, Luís de; Costa, Cláudia S.; Grilo, FilipeLocal governments were on the front line in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. They also had to rethink their action mode and carry out a swift digital transition. These changes affected the performance of local democracy, in particular, the nature of Local Executive-Opposition Institutional Relations (LEOIR). Using new survey data on the perceptions of local elected representatives, we run an ordered probit regression model to understand the perceived effect of exceptional measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic on LEOIR in the Portuguese context. The results show, through the lenses of local key informants, that the Executive’s capacity to explain to its constituents the exceptional measures adopted and its formal duty to communicate these decisions to the Municipal Assembly have aggravated the conflictual nature of LEOIR. This study contributes to local governance research by elucidating how accountability and communication practices can soothe or aggravate Executive-Opposition institutional tensions in extraordinary times.
- Principles of the administrative procedure code and their contributions to accountability: the portuguese casePublication . Lima, Débora Reis Leal de; Oliveira, Willian Batista de; Nogueira, Sónia P.Objective: The objective of this study is to analyse the contributions that the general principles established in the Portuguese Code of Administrative Procedure (Decree-Law no. 4/2015, January 7) have made to the exercise of accountability. Method: Research was conducted using the qualitative method through bibliographic and documental research. Originality/Relevance: Approval of the current Code of Administrative Procedure (Decree-Law no. 4/2015, January 7) brought important innovations in relation to the previous text, especially in its general principles of administrative activity. Among the changes, there is particular mention of the need for efficiency in Public Administration, its commitment to the accountability of its actions and ensuring popular participation. The study analyzed whether the inclusion of these principles strengthens pursuance of the Democratic State of Law, providing a favorable environment for the demands of accountability, as intended by the diploma. Results: The analysis carried out shows that the current Code of Administrative Procedure acts in close proximity to constitutional values and the dimensions involving the concept of accountability, being in thesis an instrument to guarantee democratic legitimation. Theoretical/Methodological contributions: The research contributes to discussion of the theme in Public Administration and to broadening the discussion in the literature, and particularly in the Portuguese legal system, whether the principles of the CAP contribute to accountability in public entities, given the new challenges presented by the growing complexity of modern societies and new visions of Public Administration.
- A thematic literature review on politicians’ use of financial and non-financial information: Insights and future directionsPublication . Jorge, Susana; Silva, Adriana; Nogueira, Sónia P.This article provides a qualitative overview of literature on politicians’ use of financial and non-financial information over recent decades. Key themes include performance management, accountability, usability, and political decision-making and governance. While research has advanced in understanding how politicians use such data, gaps remain. Under-explored areas include trust in information, financial literacy among politicians, the impact of information design and presentation, and the growing influence of digital technologies and real-time data access on financial and non-financial information use by politicians. © 2025 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.