Revista Desenvolvimento em Questão is a publication of the Postgraduate Program in Regional Development at the Regional University of Northwestern Rio Grande do Sul - Unijuí. The journal aims to provide a space for the dissemination of articles addressing the themes of development, urban and regional planning, and demography. Other topics include historicity, economic, social, and environmental sustainability of socioeconomic systems, power relations, generation and appropriation of wealth and income, and inequality. ISSN: 2237-6453
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Gender inequalities in housing policy: Evidence from the popular housing plan of Maringá-PR, Brazil
This article discusses how gender inequalities influenced women’s participation in the elaboration process of the Popular Housing Plan of Maringá. Based on a qualitative approach, the research was developed through document analysis, observation of public meetings, and semi-structured interviews conducted with ten women involved in the participatory process in different positions. The findings reveal a mismatch between the composition of the municipality’s housing demand, predominantly female, and the effective presence of these women in public policy debate spaces. Although formally open, participatory spaces were shaped by barriers related to territory, mobility, care responsibilities, income, race, and the institutional organization of participation itself. The centralization of meetings, transportation costs, everyday overload, and technical language particularly limited the continued participation of women directly affected by housing precarity. The study concludes that the formal existence of participatory mechanisms does not guarantee effective participation when the disparities shaping access to the city and housing continue to operate within public policy itself.
Copyright (c) 2026 Karina Lippel, Priscilla Borgonhoni Chagas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Perceptions of sustainable development of high school students in Sapiranga-RS, Brazil
This study aims to identify the level of understanding of sustainable development among high school students from public and private schools, analyzing how these young people position themselves in relation to the imperatives of sustainability. The research adopted a descriptive quantitative approach, using a survey applied to 239 students from public and private schools in Sapiranga/RS. The results reveal a selective adherence to sustainable practices: while there is engagement in the maintenance of electronics to combat obsolescence and in waste separation, there is resistance to collaborative economy models, such as renting and sharing goods. It was found that sociodemographic variables and the type of institution (public or private) do not exert a significant influence on the level of environmental awareness of the sample. It is concluded that, although these young people recognize the quality of ecological products, consumption behavior is still mediated by the culture of ownership. The study highlights the need for educational policies that go beyond basic recycling, fostering the collaborative economy and the second-hand market as strategies for the transition towards a circular economy.
Copyright (c) 2026 Dusan Schreiber, Giseli Vecchietti, Luciane Pereira Viana https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Proposal for the implementation of Environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies at the Federal University of Ceará's Pici campus
Environmental issues have become increasingly relevant due to the growing awareness within society regarding environmental preservation, particularly in the context of climate change. In this regard, the role of public universities as models of socio-environmental responsibility stands out. From this perspective, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), also referred to as ASG (Ambiental, Social e Governança), has emerged as a reference framework that integrates environmental, social, and governance factors. It is defined as a strategy and practice for incorporating these factors into investment decisions and active ownership. Thus, ESG has been consolidated as a standard strategy used by investors to evaluate corporate behavior and to project future financial performance. This study aimed to develop a proposal for implementing ESG strategies at the Pici Campus of the Federal University of Ceará. The research used institutional documents, such as the Institutional Development Plan and the Sustainable Logistics Plan of UFC, to identify sustainable actions already in place at the university. Through a literature review and questionnaires administered to staff members, the institutional perception of ESG was assessed, and an action plan inspired by the 5W2H methodology was proposed. It was found that UFC already adopts several initiatives aligned with ESG principles, included in both the Institutional Development Plan and the Sustainable Logistics Plan, and that most of the sectors participating in the research are familiar with the ESG concept and consider it important for institutional development. Therefore, it was concluded that the implementation of ESG at the Pici Campus is technically feasible and important for formalizing and giving visibility to existing sustainability actions.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ana Cláudia Gomes Holanda, Ana Bárbara de Araújo Nunes https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Traditional knowledge and strategic planning: an agroecological transition in family farming in the Santa Edwiges community in Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil
The text discusses the use of strategic planning as an instrument to boost family farming in the Santa Edwiges Agroecological Community, located in Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso. The main goal is to develop an integrated strategic plan for the community, emphasizing the relevance of agroecology in the transition to sustainability. To this end, techniques such as SWOT analysis, the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) and the 5W2H action plan were used, based on qualitative studies and interviews conducted with farmers in the region. The findings highlight challenges such as low education levels, inadequate infrastructure, problems with access to materials and transportation, as well as the demand for more government support and strategic alliances. The discussions indicate that the combination of traditional knowledge and management practices can enhance the socio-economic and environmental sustainability of the community, fostering food security and local progress. The conclusion is that strategic planning is crucial to overcoming the challenges of family farming and promoting the transition to agroecology in communities with similar characteristics.
Copyright (c) 2026 Alessandro Araújo, Liliane Cristine Schlemer Alcântara https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Municipal public expenditure: An ecological study of resource allocation and health outcomes
Public health systems face the problem of underfunding and inefficient resource utilization, particularly in resource-limited countries like Brazil. This research seeks to identify specific patterns of resource allocation that correlate with improvements in health indicators in medium-sized municipalities in Brazil between 2010 and 2019. The research is characterized as an exploratory ecological study, using a spatiotemporal approach to examine data over the proposed period. The analysis involved classifying municipalities based on public spending and health indicators, using descriptive statistics, clustering techniques, and Bayesian networks to identify patterns and trends. The Bayesian networks identified dependency patterns between public spending variables and health indicators, revealing that increased investment in primary care is associated with improved vaccination coverage and a reduction in hospitalizations for preventable conditions. Additionally, the models showed that resource allocation in health influences service efficiency, mitigating adverse socioeconomic factors in more vulnerable regions. This study provides insights for health managers and policymakers, highlighting the need for allocation strategies that prioritize both efficiency and equity. The conclusions also pave the way for future research that integrates the social determinants of health into public policy analyses.
Leovigildo Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Neto
Copyright (c) 2026 Dayvid Pereira da Cunha, Francisco Carlos Carvalho de Melo, Francisco Soares de Lima, Fernanda Carolina Camargo, Leovigildo Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Neto https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Life trajectories and gender relations of associated recyclable material collectors from Chapecó/SC - Brazil
The article investigated the identity of the collectors of recyclable materials in associations in the city of Chapecó/Santa Catarina. It examines the factors that made them recycling professionals and that influenced them to join the associations. The methodology follows a qualitative/quantitative approach, in which semi-structured questionnaires were given to the 120 collectors from the 12 associations in the city. As results we found: a prevalence of women, brown color, and low education. The female workforce gained space in the recycling workforce, but the low level of education and lack of professional training pushes them to work in waste picking. We found no significant differences in the life and work trajectories of women and men inserted in those associations.
Copyright (c) 2026 Rosane Villanova Borges, Mirian Carbonera, Larissa de Lima Trindade https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Evaluating a public productivity policy from the perspective of implementers
Public productivity policies have assumed a central role in contemporary regional development strategies by linking economic competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability in territorial contexts marked by productive and institutional heterogeneity. Despite their growing relevance, the effectiveness of these policies depends to a large extent on implementation processes, in which formal guidelines are translated and adapted to local organizational realities. In this context, this study analyzes the outcomes of the DF Mais Produtivo Program from the perspective of its implementers. The data were obtained from 26 questionnaires answered by the program's technical consultants and analyzed using Factor Analysis and Correspondence Analysis. The results indicate higher perceived impacts in the dimensions of productivity and business owners’ engagement, intermediate impacts associated with innovation, image, and consultants’ satisfaction, and relatively lower impacts in the dimensions of sustainability and employees’ engagement. The analysis shows that program effectiveness is strongly associated with technical mediation, organizational learning, and the adaptive capacity of implementers. It is concluded that evaluating productivity policies from the implementation arena contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of the institutional mechanisms that underpin regional development, reinforcing the strategic role of intermediaries in translating policies into concrete outcomes.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ester Léa Silva Martins, Alexandre Nascimento de Almeida https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices and sustainability reports: An international overview
The growing demand for transparency has consolidated sustainability reports and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices as fundamental elements of organizational strategies. This study aims to analyze how international scientific literature has addressed the relationship between the disclosure of ESG practices and sustainability reporting from 2008 to 2025. The methodological approach consisted of a bibliometric analysis guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) protocol, based on scientific performance indicators, co-authorship networks, and keyword co-occurrence. The results reveal an exponential growth in publications after 2019 and a shift from theoretical approaches to more pragmatic perspectives, with an emphasis on governance and climate risk management. The thematic evolution indicates an increasing sophistication of research, moving from broad notions such as social responsibility to more strategic themes, including the governance approach, climate risk, and industrial performance. It is concluded that the literature has advanced in understanding the integration between sustainability reporting and ESG practices. Future studies are encouraged to explore the use of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, in the analysis of sustainability data.
Copyright (c) 2026 Leon Agostinho Figueredo Barbosa, Wibson Gomes Oliveira, Carlos Eduardo Felix, Maria Vanessa Silva dos Reis, Sandra Maria dos Santos, Augusto Cézar de Aquino Cabral https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Profitability risk in conventional and organic dairy farms in São Paulo State, Brazil
This study analyzed and compared the economic risks of conventional and organic milk production systems in the regions of São José do Rio Preto, Mococa, and Ribeirão Preto (SP), from January 2017 to September 2021, focusing on the probability of negative net margins. For conventional systems, panel data (typical farms) were used, while a case-study approach was adopted for organic systems. Costs were classified into Effective Operating Cost (EOC) and Total Operating Cost (TOC), and revenues included milk and animal sales, which together composed Gross Revenue (GR). Total Net Margin (TNM) and Net Margin considering only milk sales (MNM) were estimated using stochastic simulations to assess risk. Results indicated a low probability of negative profitability when total GR was included. However, when only milk revenue was analyzed, high liquidity risks emerged, particularly for organic farms, with up to an 87.7% probability that milk revenue would not cover TOC. Despite presenting better zootechnical performance indicators, organic systems showed greater economic vulnerability, mainly due to high expenditures on externally purchased concentrates. Sensitivity analysis revealed that milk revenue and concentrate feed costs were the primary determinants of Net Margin. The findings support management strategies and policy design aimed at strengthening the economic sustainability of dairy farming by highlighting the central role of feed cost control and productive efficiency in mitigating liquidity and profitability risks.
Copyright (c) 2026 Juliana Cristina dos Santos, Lucilio Rogerio Aparecido Alves https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Interorganizational arrangements and non-timber extractivism in the Pacoval Quilombo, Pará State
This article analyzes how the interorganizational arrangement of the Entreposto Sociobio Pacoval reorganizes the extractive value chain of cumaru almonds in the Pacoval quilombola community (Alenquer-PA), under power asymmetries in non-timber forest product commercialization. We conducted a case study within an action-research design using mixed methods: thematic analysis of qualitative data and descriptive statistics for quantitative records, comparing the chain before and after the warehouse implementation. Results show that, in the previous arrangement, middlemen and immediate liquidity needs reduced price transparency, bargaining power and value capture. After the warehouse was established, supply was centralized, prices paid and traded volumes increased, and local organizational capacity strengthened. Working-capital constraints, reliance on external partners and logistical weaknesses remain. The study highlights the warehouse as a social technology that repositions quilombola communities in the value chain and informs policies to promote non-timber forest product extractivism.
Copyright (c) 2026 Efrain da Silva Ribeiro, Vander Luiz Barbosa de Sousa, Edilene da Silva Souza, Raoni Fernandes Azerêdo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) approach: A systematic review applied to the oil and gas industry
This paper aims to present the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) approach in the global Oil and Gas (O&G) industry through a systematic review of the literature based on the recommendations of the PRISMA Group, which resulted in the analysis of 32 scientific articles from the 312 articles identified up to 2024. The first was published in 2004, and 70% of the others were published from 2020 onwards, confirming the contemporary nature of the topic, with co-authorship being the predominant form. The related fields of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and ESC constituted the theoretical framework for the vast majority of articles in different journals. The O&G industry was analyzed in developed and developing countries with an emphasis on environmental and governance aspects rather than social aspects. Broader issues such as the role of states, policies, environmental regulation, technologies, and international recommendations were also addressed. The articles were based on bibliographic and documentary research, with emphasis on the use of sustainability reports and company databases with statistical treatment. Field research supported by questionnaires, interviews, and direct observation was also identified. The results showed the consolidation of the ESG agenda in the global O&G industry in the diversity observed.
Copyright (c) 2025 Filipe Simões Ribeiro, Marta Lúcia Azevedo Ferreira https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Accountability as a strategy for resource mobilization in nonprofit organizations
This study sought to analyze the extent to which accountability can enhance the processes and outcomes of resource mobilization in third-sector organizations. It is a qualitative, descriptive study conducted through a multiple case analysis involving two nonprofit institutions and two donors associated with each organization. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, recorded, transcribed, and submitted to content analysis, complemented by a similarity analysis supported by the IRaMuTeQ software. The results show that systematic accountability practices, such as the use of social media, financial and technical reports, meetings, and feedback events, strengthen transparency, increase institutional credibility, and contribute to donor retention, positively influencing fundraising efforts. Conversely, relevant barriers were identified, such as the shortage of qualified fundraising professionals, the limited internalization of governance mechanisms, and the social prejudice that still associates the third sector solely with charity, disregarding its economic and productive role. It is concluded that strengthening accountability constitutes a central strategy for building trust-based relationships, expanding the donor base, and enhancing the sustainability of the organizations investigated.
Copyright (c) 2026 Isadora Velho Barcelos Siepmann, Eduardo Tramontin Castanha, Andréia Cittadin, Michele Schneider, Milla Lúcia Ferreira Guimarães https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The dynamics of formal employment by economic activity sectors in the international border municipalities of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
This study analyzes the dynamics of formal employment by sectors of economic activity in the international border municipalities of Mato Grosso do Sul for the period 2000–2022 and the subperiods 2000–2008, 2008–2016, and 2016–2022. Firstly, the text presents the population dynamics for 2000 and 2022, as well as the dynamics of formal employment by productive sectors in the region in 2000, 2008, 2016, and 2022. Subsequently, the Location Quotient (LQ), Redistribution Coefficient (REDC), and Location Coefficient (LC) are used to identify possible changes in the locational pattern of employment in the region during the analyzed period and its subperiods. The results show that the studied municipalities are quite heterogeneous, both in land area and productive structure, as well as in population size and job creation, with the municipalities of Corumbá and Ponta Porã concentrating 60% of the population and 68.4% of regional jobs in 2022. The results also show that public administration is the region’s main employer, accounting for 23.8% of all jobs in that year. Furthermore, evidence suggests that the locational pattern of employment by economic activity sector underwent changes during the period analyzed, with the sectors of manufacturing, utility services, civil construction, and public administration presenting the most significant spatial changes.
Copyright (c) 2026 Vilmar Nogueira Duarte, Rosele Marques Vieira https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Organizational justice, opportunism, governance costs and relationship performance: A study in family farming cooperatives
This study investigates the relationship between organizational justice, opportunism, governance costs, and relationship performance within an agricultural cooperative composed of family farming members. A quantitative research design was adopted, and data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to cooperative members between August and November 2024. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results indicate predominantly positive perceptions of organizational justice, particularly in the interactional dimension, highlighting respectful treatment and effective communication by the cooperative’s management. Distributive justice was also positively evaluated, although variations were observed regarding the criteria used for distribution. Procedural justice revealed opportunities for improvement, especially in decision-making processes. With respect to opportunism, strong opportunistic behavior was perceived at low levels, though some respondents reported information withholding. Weak opportunism, associated with insufficient support among members, presented a moderate level of perception. Governance costs were assessed as moderate, with greater variability identified in conflict resolution. Overall, relationship performance was highly rated, reinforcing collaboration and mutual support among cooperative members.
Copyright (c) 2026 Muhamaad Yasin Minozzo Candia , Régio Marcio Toesca Gimenes, Juliana Rosa Carrijo Mauad, Kauê Felipe Ramos de Souza, Nelson Tsuji Junior https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The action of different actors in the territorial articulation of Santo Cristo/RS, Brazil: An exploratory analysis based on local perceptions
This article analyzes the actions of different social actors in the territorial articulation of the municipality of Santo Cristo, Rio Grande do Sul, within the framework of the project “Territorial Heritage as a Reference in the Process of Territorial or Regional Development” (ProPAT). The main objective is to understand the perceptions of various social actors regarding institutional representativeness, interinstitutional cooperation, citizen participation, and the effectiveness of public services. A structured questionnaire with a percentage scale (0% to 100%) was used, applied in person to 33 respondents previously selected based on their social engagement and institutional experience in the municipality. During the application, the researchers sought not only to collect objective answers but also to capture spontaneous observations and comments, allowing the integration of interpretative nuances and contextual impressions into the analysis. This methodological approach—combining questionnaire administration and listening to participants’ — made it possible to gather both quantitative information and qualitative perceptions, thereby enriching the interpretive depth of the study. The data were organized using an approach inspired by Discursive Textual Analysis, enabling the systematization of perceptions into thematic nuclei related to representativeness, participation, cooperation, and quality of public services. This is an exploratory analysis whose initial results provide relevant insights for understanding trends, potentialities, and challenges of local territorial articulation, as well as for guiding future stages of the ProPAT and deepening qualitative investigations.
Copyright (c) 2026 Lívio Osvaldo Arenhart, Sandra Cristina Franchikoski, Edemar Rotta https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Strengthening the existing relationship between agricultural cooperatives and rural producers in the state of Rio Grande do Sul
This study aimed to propose alternatives to stimulate the strengthening of the relationship between agricultural cooperatives and rural producers in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (RS). The research method adopted involved a qualitative, exploratory study conducted by means in-depth individual interviews with a semi-structured approach. The content analysis technique was employed for data analysis. For that, the main reasons that led rural producers to join a cooperative were analyzed, along with an understanding of the factors that kept them in this association over time. Understanding these motivations was crucial for improving the relationship and retention of these members. Additionally, a comparative analysis of perceptions regarding the benefits of association was proposed, considering both the perspective of cooperatives and rural producers. The study also identified the expectations and potential demands of younger rural producers, representing the new generations entering agricultural activities. Finally, the study provided concrete guidance to strengthen the relationships between agricultural cooperatives and rural producers in the state. By means this study, therefore, it was possible to contribute to the strengthening and improvement of existing relationships between agricultural cooperatives and rural producers, fostering a more sustainable and collaborative environment for the economic development of the state of RS.
Copyright (c) 2026 Marcia Schmidt, Gabriel Sperandio Milan, Marcelo André Machado, Pietro Cunha Dolci https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
“Valley of hope”: Discursive construction of the legitimacy of lithium exploration in the Vale do Jequitinhonha
This article seeks to answer the research question: How has the legitimacy of lithium mining in the Vale do Jequitinhonha been discursively constructed? In this sense, the aim of the text is to understand how lithium extraction in the region has been legitimized through the meanings attached to the words “development,” “hope,” and “green.” The study adopts a qualitative and descriptive approach, drawing on Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis as its methodological foundation. The research examined 33 texts and 35 Instagram posts, highlighting the terms “development,” “hope,” and “green,” as well as their relations with other words. The results show that lithium mining in the Vale do Jequitinhonha has been promoted as an opportunity for economic development capable of transforming a historically poor region into a hub of progress. This discourse, sustained by the Minas Gerais state government and mining companies, emphasizes job creation and the attraction of investments. However, the rhetoric of “development” often benefits investors while contributing to environmental degradation and the erosion of traditional ways of life. The dominant discourse omits these issues and favors short-term economic interests. This study contributes to the debate by analyzing the lithium mining chain in the Vale do Jequitinhonha, highlighting the construction of a discourse that legitimizes these practices.
Ana Beatriz Cabral Gomes Cardoso Lana Dias
Copyright (c) 2026 Paula Ferreira Ribeiro, Ana Beatriz Cabral Gomes Cardoso Lana Dias, Marcelo Alcântara Beltoso, Valderí de Castro Alcântara https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Territorial dynamics and socio-environmental challenges in the contemporary Amazon: An introduction to the debate
This editorial analyzes the territorial configuration of the contemporary Amazon, marked by the persistence of an extractivist development model that generates deep socio-environmental contradictions. The analysis begins with the reconfiguration of space, demonstrating the formation of a heterogeneous and unequal urban network driven by distinct vectors of capital and state action, producing everything from regional metropolises to corporate cities and nodes of precarious services. It then explores the dichotomy between economic growth and social well-being, highlighting the persistence of high vulnerability rates in territories of great mineral wealth, where the precariousness of basic sanitation serves as a critical indicator of structural inequality. The study also addresses local responses to this reality, examining how the absence of the State has compelled the emergence of community-based environmental management strategies and how investment in basic infrastructure becomes a catalyst for sustainability. The editorial deepens the critique by dissecting the dominant agrarian matrix, identifying extensive cattle ranching and logistic expansion as drivers of deforestation and chemical intensification as a new frontier of environmental impact. In contrast, it analyzes the trajectories of sociobiodiversity, which face institutional and regulatory paradoxes that undermine their potential. Finally, the analysis turns to governance, arguing that national political polarization conceals an extractivist consensus that perpetuates a colonial logic, preventing the construction of a sustainable future for the region. The discussion culminates in a reflection on the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP 30), positioning it as a crucial moment that may either reinforce or challenge these historical dynamics.
Copyright (c) 2025 Giliad de Souza Silva, Airton Adelar Mueller https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Poultry integration: contractual relations and production challenges in Miraguaí - RS: A study on contractual and productive challenges in integrated rural systems
This study examines the perceptions of broiler chicken producers in Miraguaí, Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil) regarding the vertical integration system, focusing on contractual, productive, and environmental aspects. Using a qualitative case study with nine producers integrated with Mais Frango Ltda., interviews and document analysis were conducted. Findings highlight benefits such as technical assistance and input supply, but also challenges including contractual rigidity, lack of protection against market fluctuations, and high production costs. Productive factors like animal welfare and proper management directly affect profitability. Greater clarity, flexibility, and incentives for modernisation are needed to enhance sustainability and balance in contractual relations.
Copyright (c) 2026 Maristani Habitzreiter, João Garibaldi Almeida Viana https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Women and rural management: A study on the perception of family farmers and livestock producers in the pampa gaúcho
A topic widely discussed today, the role of women in conducting rural activities, has gained notoriety in Brazil and around the world. Every day data is presented that demonstrates that there is no space or profession that women cannot access. This study aimed to analyze the perception of family farmers and ranchers in Pampa Gaúcho about their role in rural management, identifying the challenges faced and the strategies adopted to overcome obstacles. Eleven women who reside in rural areas and play a prominent role in the management of their properties were interviewed. Interviewees were contacted using the key informant method. Methodologically, this article is based on qualitative research, the data was analyzed through content analysis. The main results express that difficulties such as prejudice, lack of recognition, and overload of responsibilities, on the other hand, reflect the persistence of cultural and structural barriers. However, the resilience and ability of these professional women to overcome obstacles and seek solutions to the problems they face daily also stand out.
Copyright (c) 2025 Shirley Grazieli da Silva Nascimento, Cassandra Nascimento Rodrigues, Cláudio Marques Ribeiro, Rodrigo da Silva Lisboa, Juliano Luiz Fossá, Joélio Farias Maia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Creative tourism on the Arigos Route in Porto Velho / RO - Brazil
This article aims to describe tourists' perceptions of creative tourism on the Rota dos Arigós. Creative tourism is a type of tourism that seeks to engage tourists in creative and interactive activities. This article will investigate tourists' perceptions of creative tourism on the Rota dos Arigós-Porto Velho, considering the four dimensions proposed by Cavalcante: learning, creativity, participation, and authenticity. The study used a qualitative approach and field research with nine tourists, who experienced the route and were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data analysis followed the content analysis technique. The results indicate that tourists perceive the Rota dos Arigós as a space for historical and cultural reinterpretation, with emphasis on learning about migration from the Northeast, local architecture, and the narratives involved. Creativity was perceived in elements such as cordel literature and architectural singularities, although some participants pointed out gaps in the absence of artistic interventions and more interactive activities. The authenticity of the experience was associated with the tourists' emotional connection with their own stories and the originality of the attractions. However, the participation dimension was identified as the least explored, revealing the need for greater involvement of the local community in the Route.
Patrimônio Cultural e Interdisciplinaridade
Copyright (c) 2025 Lidiane da Silva Bandeira de Oliveira, Mariluce Paes-de-Souza, Dércio Bernardes de Souza, Haroldo de Sá Medeiros https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Management of partnerships with Civil Society Organizations (CSO) post-regulatory framework (MROSC): Effectiveness of law 13.019/2014 in Campo Belo – MG (Brazil)
This article analyzes the effects of Law No. 13.019/2014 — the Legal Framework for Civil Society Organizations (MROSC) — on partnerships between local government and welfare organizations in Campo Belo–MG. It aims to assess the effectiveness of MROSC implementation at the municipal level, considering criteria such as legality, legitimacy, institutional alignment, and public value creation. The methodology combines qualitative and quantitative approaches, including document analysis, questionnaires with CSO representatives, and semi-structured interviews with public managers. The results indicate progress in the formalization of partnerships and attention to legal requirements and social control. However, challenges persist, such as the frequent use of exemption from public calls and weak monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. Based on Cabral’s (2015) seven categories of effectiveness, the study identifies advances in institutional alignment and shared public values but also highlights gaps in democratic deliberation and political sustainability. The findings reinforce the need for institutional strengthening, technical training for both public managers and CSO leaders, and closer articulation with government planning instruments. The study concludes that while MROSC has enhanced regulation and transparency, its effectiveness relies on participatory practices and continuous evaluation mechanisms.
Copyright (c) 2026 Dayanna Cristina Pereira Nunes, Eloísa Helena de Souza Cabral https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Heritage gaps and the concentration of federally listed heritage assets in Santa Catarina: An interdisciplinary perspective for regional development
This article examines the relationship between cultural heritage and regional development in Santa Catarina, drawing on the 86 assets designated as tombado (federally listed) by Brazil’s National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage (IPHAN) as of June 2025. The study adopts an interdisciplinary approach that combines documentary analysis of listing processes, descriptive statistics, and thematic cartography. The findings reveal marked spatial concentration: Florianópolis, Blumenau, Pomerode, Joinville, Timbó, and Indaial account for about 65% of protected assets. At the regional scale, concentrations are highest in the Vale do Itajaí and Greater Florianópolis, followed by the Northern Coastal corridor, whereas the Planalto Serrano and the West/Extreme West exhibit heritage gaps. By typology, standalone buildings predominate, followed by “building/collection,” with few urban ensembles; there is no federal listing of natural heritage. This distribution indicates a selectivity that favors economically consolidated centers and monumental typologies, reproducing regional inequalities. The results also suggest that diversifying typologies, extending technical and financial support to peripheral municipalities, and integrating cultural, environmental, and urban policies could broaden the territorial reach of protection. Collaborative governance arrangements, as well as actions targeting cultural landscapes and natural assets, emerge as promising pathways to align heritage preservation with regional development and social inclusion strategies.
Copyright (c) 2025 Tairine Gabriela Pereira Lopes, Guilherme Augusto Hilário Lopes, Maiko Rafael Spiess https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Between spaces and meanings: The influence of architectural heritage on the urban cultural landscape
The cultural landscape comprises the analysis of the dynamic integration between society and nature, in which architectural heritage provides uniqueness to the territory by reflecting the historical interaction between human beings and the natural environment. In this sense, the research seeks to reflect on the role of architectural heritage in the constitution of the urban cultural landscape, based on four previously defined analytical axes: Collective Identity, Articulation between Time and Space, Historical Testimony, and Symbolic and Aesthetic Value. Methodologically, the study adopts a qualitative approach grounded in bibliographic review and documentary analysis, using categorical content analysis for data interpretation. From these four axes, the scope of the research focuses on analyzing the role of architectural heritage in shaping the urban cultural landscape in Brazilian cities, considering its multiple dimensions. As for the results, it is observed that architectural heritage, when integrated into the urban cultural landscape, directly influences the perception and appropriation of space, functioning as an element of social cohesion and symbolic reference. The interrelation between spaces and meanings proves fundamental for the constitution of valued cities, in which the recognition and preservation of cultural heritage contribute to strengthening the sense of belonging and collective identity.
Copyright (c) 2025 Tarcisio Dorn de Oliveira, Franciele Zientarski Engerroff https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Indigenous history in the Taquari Valley, Rio Grande do Sul
Archaeological studies and historical documents indicate that Indigenous presence in the Taquari Valley region predates European immigration, with documented interactions between settlers and native populations. However, the way this history is narrated in schools, public discourse, and local collective memory reveals a disconnection between the present and the Indigenous past. This article investigates how the marginalization of Indigenous history is reproduced in the official narratives of municipal websites, despite the legal requirement to include Indigenous history and culture in the school curriculum (Law 10.639/2003). The study adopts a qualitative and analytical approach, conducting a systematic content analysis of the official websites of the 36 municipalities in the Taquari Valley, southern Brazil. The methodology combines empirical analysis of public documents with historiographical, archaeological, and critical literature on historical erasure and memory politics. Data were categorized according to four analytical dimensions: power, information, negation, and representativeness. The results indicate significant conceptual gaps, superficial narratives, and widespread omission of the region’s Indigenous history, particularly regarding Jê and Guarani groups who occupied the area from the 9th to the 19th centuries. These omissions are reinforced by an emphasis on Eurocentric colonization narratives, limited use of academic references, and a lack of compliance with legal educational frameworks. The research demonstrates that municipal digital platforms act as tools that reinforce historical silencing, and it proposes strategies for reconstructing more accurate, inclusive, and scientifically grounded representations of Indigenous heritage in the Taquari Valley.
Copyright (c) 2025 Rian Eduardo Diedrich, Neli Teresinha Galarce Machado, Patrícia Schneider, Luize de David Rodrigues Milanêz https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Challenges of the life in transit program in Paraná: The perception of the implementers
The implementation of public policies involves complexities that challenge their effectiveness, especially in areas that impact all of society, such as road traffic. Public policies are key instruments for promoting road safety. This research aims to analyze the implementation of the Programa Vida no Trânsito (Life in Traffic Program – PVT) in the state of Paraná from 2011 to 2023, examining the main factors and dynamics that shape its execution in practice, based on the perceptions of its stakeholders. This study adopts an empirical approach, using a case study strategy that combines both qualitative and quantitative methods. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and the analysis of primary and secondary sources from official databases. The analysis employed data triangulation and pattern-matching techniques, comparing empirical evidence with theoretical propositions. The results indicate that the implementation of the PVT in Paraná was generally positive, functioning through a hybrid implementation model that integrates top-down and bottom-up approaches. The study concludes that activities are carried out without a dedicated structure or specific funding, depending instead on the resources of each partner. These weaknesses are overcome challenges, as the program, driven by the engagement of multiple sectors, demonstrates a resilience that keeps it active and relevant.
Copyright (c) 2025 Everton Gomes da Cunha, Maria Alejandra Nicolás https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Infrastructure and socio-productive systems: Challenges for integrated management in protected areas of the Lower Rio Negro Mosaic
Mosaics of Protected Areas emerge as an approach to strengthen the management of protected areas in Brazil, aiming for more effective governance through the integration of territories. We present the case of the Mosaic of the Lower Rio Negro (MBRN), in Amazonas, to reflect on the challenges of integrated management in Conservation Units with resident populations. Through structured questionnaires applied in 115 traditional communities of eight MBRN protected areas in 2022, we characterized productive practices and access to community infrastructure items. Later, we tested the hypothesis that larger traditional communities with more community infrastructure items present more productive practices. We identified that practices such as agriculture, fishing, crafts, and extractivism were homogeneous throughout the territory, while tourism activities, natural resource management, and livestock were developed in specific territories. No protected area can be characterized as excellent in relation to access to infrastructure, highlighting the precariousness of services in the region. We found that access to community infrastructure items enables the development of more productive practices, regardless of the size of the community. The territory of the MBRN revealed great heterogeneity in access to community infrastructure and socio-productive systems, which hinders the implementation of integrated management strategies. We highlight the significant challenge of jointly managing the territory to guarantee the quality of life and preserve the Amazon socio-biodiversity.
ESTUDOS REGIONAIS E URBANOS SOBRE A AMAZÔNIA
Copyright (c) 2025 Rayssa Bernardi Guinato, José Diego Gobbo Alves, Ana Claudeise Silva do Nascimento, Alvaro de Oliveira D'Antona https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Deforestation in the amazon: an analysis using the MQO Method
The Amazon biome represents about 49% of the Brazilian territory. With the occupation process that advanced rapidly from the 1960s, there was an equally accelerated suppression of the forest that characterizes the biome, reaching, in 2020, 74.2 million hectares of deforested area. In this context, the research analyzed, in empirical terms, the main apparent causes of deforestation in the 513 municipalities that make up the biome. Using the main variables mentioned in the literature, mathematical modeling of deforestation was carried out using MQO. The work concludes that the regression model identified that the expansion of the cattle herd, the expansion of roads and the proximity to consumer centers are the main factors that contribute to the deforestation of the biome.
Copyright (c) 2025 Emilio Campos Mendes, Maurílio de Abreu Monteiro https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Health surveillance actions qualification program: An evaluation of results
The Health Surveillance Action Qualification Program, implemented in 2013, aims to improve health surveillance actions in Brazil, with commitments between the federal, state, and municipal spheres. This study carried out a literature review on the program, in addition to a descriptive analysis of the annual results of the municipalities in the period from 2013 to 2022, evaluating adherence, achievement of goals, and distribution of resources. It was observed that since the first year of the program, the adherence of states and municipalities was significant. Regarding the achievement of goals, there was an increase in the number of goals achieved in 2022, compared to 2013, with emphasis on the goals related to data input into health systems, such as death records and notifications of work-related injuries. In contrast, the goals for vaccination coverage and control of sexually transmitted diseases showed low performance, reflecting challenges in the implementation of effective actions. The distribution of resources also showed growth in the number of municipalities that received full transfers, although larger municipalities had greater difficulty in meeting the required criteria.
Copyright (c) 2025 Laís de Sousa Abreu Soares, Lívia Ornelas Hisse, Ana Cecília Almeida, Cristiana Tristão Rodrigues https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The metropolization of the legal amazon: The historical and socioeconomic process of the formation of the capital of Carajás
The article analyzes the process of metropolization in Marabá, highlighting its historical, socio-economic, and spatial evolution as a regional hub in southeastern Pará and within the Carajás Integration Region. Originally based on vegetal and mineral extractivism, the municipality underwent significant transformations from the developmental projects of the 1960s and 1970s, which spurred infrastructure, industrialization, and migratory flows. The study investigates how historical, economic, and political factors contributed to the consolidation of Marabá as a metropolitan center and the contemporary challenges arising from this trajectory, such as social inequality, environmental vulnerability, and the lack of integrated urban planning. Aiming to map the historical and socio-economic trajectory, identify structural factors of metropolization, and provide methodological support for future research, the study adopted a qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory approach, integrating literature review, documentary analysis, and secondary data while articulating historical, social, economic, and environmental perspectives. The results indicate that the city developed a poly-nucleated urban pattern, marked by population and economic flows that reflect both advances and contradictions of the regional development model, underscoring Marabá’s importance in the Amazonian context and providing insights for sustainable public policies that consider the city’s specificities and potential.
Copyright (c) 2025 Bruna de Souza Xavier, José Wanderley Moura Nogueira, Lucas Di Candia Ramundo, Dyeggo Rocha Guedes, Jorge Macedo Simões https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/