Periodic reviews about trends of innovation in subnational public administration since democratization reiterated the need for further studies in this area. Besides the demand for studies on new services, innovative procedures and management modernization, this article seeks to reinforce the need for studies on the quality of governance. We present a description of the development strategy of Acre as a case study, aiming to highlight the role of public management in improving the quality of life in that state, and its adaptation to climate change impacts. The analysis allows us to reflect on the importance of the political and social context for innovations which arise beyond the replication of prescriptions, the habit of knowledge management being conductive to innovation.
innovation; social inclusion; climate change adaptation; Acre