The DSS-LAB (Decision Support System Laboratory) aims at the development, integration and application of systems, indicators and decision support tools at the intersection of the spheres of regional planning, territory, demography, education, health and its public policies in order to facilitate the process of creation, storage, dissemination and management of related information. It is inserted in the GOVCOPP research unit and intends to disseminate, serve and function as a common multiple of all its research groups as well as to enhance research.