Public Governance in Educational Management: A Case Study of IFAM Campus Manaus Centro

This article investigates the challenges and opportunities for the implementation of governance in the Administration and Planning Directorate of the Federal Institute of Amazonas Campus Manaus Centro, with a view to proposing actions that can contribute to the improvement of the quality of higher education and efficiency in the management of resources. Using document analysis and interviews with civil servants, the work discusses the evolution of the concept of governance and its relevance in the educational context to promote efficiency, transparency and accountability. The results point to the need to strengthen governance at IFAM, addressing obstacles such as lack of resources and resistance to change, and underline the importance of communication, team building, transparency and contingency plans so that governance practices can benefit regional development and education at IFAM.