Jorge Machado

Jorge Machado is a Professor at the School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities (EACH) at the University of São Paulo, specializing in Public Policy Management. He serves as Coordinator of COLAB/USP (Co-laboratory of Development and Participation), where he leads research on open government, digital rights, and social participation. His work bridges academic research with practical policy applications, particularly in the areas of transparency, justice reform, and the impact of digital technologies on democratic processes.

Professor Machado's research interests span Public Policy, Open Government, Digital Rights, Generative AI in Public Management, Transparency and Justice, Social Participation, Data Privacy, Intellectual Property, Political Sociology, Indigenous Rights, and Participatory Budgeting. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on how digital technologies transform governance and citizen engagement, with particular attention to issues of equity, transparency, and democratic innovation. Recent projects explore the application of generative AI in public management and citizen participation, examining both the potential benefits and risks of these technologies.

His publications reveal a strong trend toward examining the intersection of emerging technologies with democratic governance, particularly focusing on how AI and open data can enhance citizen participation while addressing risks of bias, manipulation, and rights violations. He has increasingly focused on the application of generative AI in public policy contexts, including participatory budgeting and policy knowledge bases.

• Selected paper for prize nomination. GIGAPP Congress (2016)
• XVIII International Sociological Association - World Congress of Sociology. Award - Best papers selection - Young Sociologist Competition (2006)

Professor Machado has secured significant research funding from organizations including FAPESP, Ford Foundation, International Development Research Center, Web Foundation, and the Ministry of Justice. His work extends beyond academia through extensive consulting with governmental bodies including the OECD, W3C, Brazilian Ministry of Education, and São Paulo City Hall. He has contributed to numerous policy documents including the Brazilian III Plan of Open Government Partnership and the Draft Decree on Public Transparency and Anti-Corruption Council.

As Coordinator of COLAB/USP, Professor Machado leads a research team focused on development and participation through digital technologies. His current projects include 'Participatory Public Management using generative AI' (2024-2026) and 'Application of Artificial Intelligence System to promote social participation through the Participe Mais portal,' demonstrating his commitment to applying academic research to real-world governance challenges.