Julio C. Silva, Rodrigo Duarte Soliani, Herika Fernanda Montilha Satrapa, Mário Sérgio Pedroza Lobão
The strengthening of public policies in science, technology, and innovation (ST&I) is strategic for development in peripheral contexts. In Brazil, the consolidation of regional ecosystems faces challenges such as low institutional capacity and weak coordination among actors, particularly in the Legal Amazon. This study analyzed the ST&I policy in Acre, with emphasis on legal frameworks, public investments, and coordination mechanisms. A qualitative approach was used, based on literature review, document analysis, and the construction of an analytical model structured into six dimensions and three levels. The results indicated normative advances and increased investments, but also operational weaknesses and low integration among actors. The proposed model contributes to the diagnosis and planning of policies in territories marked by structural asymmetries.