Avaliação de políticas públicas de inclusão digital: os Centros Rurais de Inclusão Digital e o Programa Acessa SP

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to expose the discussions that follow the analysis of data from two studies about digital inclusion programs: one in Ceará, represented by the Rural Centers of Digital Inclusion, and the other in São Paulo, with the program “Acessa SP” in rural settlements. The reflections focused on the impacts of these initiatives on the local population. In terms of methodology, both surveys were based on ethnographic perspective, whose purpose was to obtain benchmarks. The results show that the Internet use has significantly influenced the way users communicate with friends and relatives. Additionally, these sites are considered as ideal for entertainment. The Rural Center of Digital Inclusion has proved to be a model of digital inclusion initiative to be followed by the current and future projects in this area.