Os impactos do Programa Nacional de Fortalecimento da Agricultura Familiar na qualidade de vida dos beneficiários no Estado do Ceará: um estudo de caso

Abstract

The National Program to Strengthen Family Agriculture (PRONAF) aims to promote increased capacity, higher income and thus contribute to improving the quality of life for family farmers. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of PRONAF B in the quality of life of its beneficiaries. To this end, were used indicators such as housing, sanitation, health, education, durable goods, income, transportation, food, communication and leisure. The change in standard of living of beneficiaries from the implementation of the program was measured by constructing an index of Quality of Life (IQV). The t-Student test showed that on average the indicators increased after PRONAF, but for health and education indicators, can be said that there was no significant difference. PRONAF promoted an increase in quality of life of beneficiaries. However, it is suggested the use of new strategies to facilitate better targeting and monitoring of credit released. Moreover, it is suggested an awareness of the borrowers so that they understand the microcredit as an instrument of social change.