Análise da participação social no processo de planejamento do desenvolvimento do território Piemonte do Paraguaçu - BA (2005 - 2013)

Abstract

Social participation in planning for the development of a territory demonstrates has essential role in shaping society. This formation is very important to achieve better results in the territorial actions that better assist the basic needs of the population of someterritory. This research looked for examine the planning for development of the Territory of the Piedmont Paraguassu in Bahia and if that is a process with social and democratic participation. Was analyzed what is proposed in the methodological design and the main actions and results achieved in the implementation of the National Program of Sustainable Development from Rural Areas - PRONAT, the Agrarian Development Ministry - MDA and what is happening in the practice. In this sense tried to determine which methodology applied by CODESP, what level of influence of the methodology presented by PRONAT, the methodology worked, what is the participation level of social actors of that Territory in the planning process, and if there was progress in that participation, during the years 2005-2013, and check what the main economic activities have been considered in that planning and why. So, here is, contextualized and defined the concept of development and social participation, based on the context of territoriality, also presenting the concept of territory and the relations between these themes. It is curetting evidentthe existing forms of interest in the field of study of this work, watching the power relations, community influences, external interference, identity aspects, the feeling of belonging, the spatial characteristics, finally a set of existing elements in the field study proposed that enables contribute to the strengthening of this space (territory). Making use of the methodology of participatory research was used by the methods of observation, analysis of documents and interviews. The research showed satisfactory results reaching the proposed goal. The research identified that the planning of the territory proves to be participatory and democratic, but lacking various adjustments and enhancements that promote development focused on sustainability. It was identified that the main economic activities are considered in planning activities for the family farm, and the main income originating in the territory comes from the public sector services. The methodology applied is a process that encourages the practice of participation, having an influence on this ratio of 60% of the methodology PRONAT; The population of the territory is still of great social vulnerability, although there has been poverty reduction during the study period.