João Azevêdo highlights Paraíba’s investment capacity and financial balance as he celebrates 1st place in the Northeast in the Competitiveness Ranking

On Wednesday (21), Governor João Azevêdo participated in the panel “Competitiveness in the Public Sector: Data and Evidence as Pillars of Transformation” in Brasília, promoted by the Public Leadership Center (CLP), where he highlighted government actions that have established Paraíba as the most competitive state in the Northeast.

During the event, the governor emphasized Paraíba’s investment capacity due to its fiscal and financial balance. “Planning and governance go hand in hand in our administration to define government actions, resulting from financial adjustments that took us from 18th to 10th place in GDP, earning us an A rating from the National Treasury Secretariat and an AAA rating from S&P Global Ratings. Additionally, we hold Democratic Budget plenaries where residents from across the state are heard and prioritize the needs of each region,” he noted.

The governor also celebrated Paraíba’s outstanding results in the State Competitiveness Ranking. “In multiple areas, Paraíba ranked in the top 10. We continue to have the best public security in the North/Northeast, have made advances in infrastructure, and climbed six positions in Education, thanks to the commitment and dedication of our entire government team, benefiting the population of Paraíba with these actions,” he added.

In the Competitiveness Ranking, Paraíba excelled in pillars such as Public Security, Infrastructure, Fiscal Strength, Innovation, and Sustainability, marking significant progress in key areas that improve quality of life and foster economic development.

State Competitiveness Ranking – This ranking is based on the assessment of pillars and indicators that measure state performance across two main criteria sets: ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This study is widely recognized for providing a detailed and reliable view of each state’s management capacity and development potential.

With these results, Paraíba demonstrates its effectiveness in implementing public policies focused on progress and quality of life for its citizens, standing out as a positive example in the Northeast and nationally.

The ranking developed by the Public Leadership Center is recognized as a crucial tool for supporting strategic decision-making by public leaders.