Análise do projeto São José na redução da pobreza das famílias do Assentamento Vida Nova/Aragão-CE.

Abstract

Poverty is a timeless problem and involves several dimensions. It is measured in different ways. Based on the knowledge of the multidimensional aspects of poverty it is possible to foster discussions to overcome this problem. Rural poverty has specificities and needs specific debates to meet the rural population demands.It is in this context that Rural Poverty Combat Programs (PCPR) to hinder. The PCPR seek to improve the living conditions of families that lives in settlements and rural communities. One example is the Project São José Project (PSJ), created in 1996, to finance projects that benefit participating families. The objective of this study is to analyze the performance of the PSJ in the reduction of poverty in small rural communities, like the case of Settlement Vida Nova/Aragão, located in Miraíma - CE. The methodology used for analysis was divided in stages, starting with the data collection using questionnaire. The sample used in this study was selected from random statistical sampling method and consisted of 25 families residing in the settlement. Following this, other steps were achieved: description of the PSJ's trajectory in the settlement, verification of long and short-term impacts, analysis of the contribution of the PSJ to poverty reduction, and finally, identification of factors that favor and limit impacts on the settlement. The main results showed that the PSJ had positive impacts on the families contemplated. Increases in income, access to basic services, improvement of local organization, increase of infrastructure, among other aspects were observed. The factors that may have contributed to these positive impacts were the union between the settlers and the targeted application of financial resources. On the other hand, problems in the planning stage and the lack of continuous monitoring of technical assistance have disadvantaged the results of the PSJ. Despite the positive results overall, there is a need for improvements in the implementation of the PSJ. As a suggestion to enhance the performance of the project, it is indicated to increase the improvements within the settlement.