Management by Results in Public Works and its Relation to the Quality of Life of the Population of the Department of Amazonas

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to examine the evidence and substantive contributions of managing for results in public works projects and their impact on quality of life.   Theoretical framework: It is based on the results-based management approach, which refers to the allocation of resources based on the achievement of measurable and quantifiable results. Also mentioned is the PRISMA statement, which sets out guidelines for conducting a systematic literature review.   Design/Methodology/Approach: The study is based on a systematic literature review of descriptive typology. It follows the guidelines set out within the PRISMA statement to ensure a rigorous and replicable approach. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were established to select relevant papers, which were then synthesised into a matrix to conduct a content analysis by year, country of resource, areas of knowledge and substantive contributions of the review.   Findings: The findings indicate that results-based management contributes significantly to the improvement of public works projects and to the overall quality of life. Evidence is cited from the perspectives of both specialists and those within government units. However, deficiencies in budget implementation capacity and weak budget execution are also identified, which have affected the achievement of sustainable development goals.   Social, practical and research implications: At the social level, the study highlights the importance of efficient results-based management to improve the quality of life of society at large. In practical terms, it identifies gaps in budget implementation capacity that need to be addressed to achieve significant impact. In terms of research implications, the need for further study and evaluation of the relationship between results-based management, quality of life and sustainable development is highlighted.   Originality/value: Workers at the Regional Planning and Budgeting Office of the Regional Government of Amazonas - Headquarters have a generally positive view of budget results and quality of spending, but a more negative view of budget management due to a number of shortcomings in budget execution capacity.