Megaevents of Public Selection in Brazil: a Study on the Leasing of Physicalspace in the Federal District
Authors: Arraes Jeremias Pereira da Silva , Gonçalves Andréa Oliveira , Costa Abimael de Jesus Barros , Alcântara Lucas Teles de , Costa Guilherme Luis da 
Published: September 2024

Objective: The study aims to investigate the leasing of physical space for the execution of public selections in the Federal District, analyzing the evolution of expenses with leasing and the revenue of CESPE-UnB between 2009 and 2014. The research seeks to understand the criteria used in the contracting of these spaces, especially in large-scale events like ENEM, and to identify the gaps in the logistics of public selection mega-events.

Theoretical Framework: The research addresses the historical evolution of public competitions in Brazil, from the 1824 Imperial Constitution to the 1988 Constitution, which made it mandatory to pass a public competition for public positions or jobs. The study also considers the "public competition industry," highlighting the importance of CESPE-UnB as one of the country's main organizing boards. The literature review includes contributions on sports mega-events, programmatic requirements in public accounting, and the control of the legality of public competitions.

Method: The methodology employed involved documentary and content analysis, using descriptive statistics for the presentation of results. Primary data collection was carried out through interviews with representatives of CESPE-UnB and visits to educational institutions in the Federal District. Secondary data were collected from the School Census and SIAFI databases, covering the period from 2009 to 2014.

Results and Discussion: The results highlight the importance of adequate physical space for the execution of mega-events but point out the absence of formalized criteria in regulations guiding the event organizer. Despite the infrastructure of public institutions in the Federal District being above the national average, CESPE/UnB prioritized the contracting of private spaces, resulting in significant expenditure on leases. The lack of clear criteria for selecting physical spaces for public competitions was identified as a gap needing regulation.

Research Implications: The research suggests that defining clear criteria and formalizing regulations for the selection of physical spaces for the execution of public competitions can bring greater efficiency and transparency to the process. Prioritizing the use of public spaces, such as educational institutions, would not only reduce costs associated with leasing private spaces but also generate additional revenue for public schools, contributing to the improvement of their infrastructure. Additionally, adopting specific legislation could encourage the creation of public policies aimed at optimizing the resources used in public selections, promoting more effective and sustainable management.

Originality: The research highlights the need for specific legislation prioritizing the use of public spaces for competitions, which could reduce costs and benefit public educational institutions. The originality of the study lies in the analysis of the logistics of public selection mega-events and the proposal to optimize the use of public resources through better management of physical space leases for competitions.