A inovação sustentável e a dinamização do sistema local do agronegócio do caju cearense

Abstract

Cashew agribusiness in Ceará needs more innovations. In this context, it is assumed that “sustainable innovation” would appear from socialenvironmental management, consequently stimulating the local system. Based on this discussion, this paper contributes on the identification of innovation possibilities through the introduction of the Cleaner Production approach, reflecting on the mobilization of cashew agribusiness local system in Ceará. The qualitative methodology is based on documental compilation and on interviews/debates with a group constituted by experts who work in the sector. The analysis was conducted using the Thematic Analysis technique, which belongs to the Content Analysis group of techniques. It was verified that the local system mobilization includes the increasing of interactions among participant agents, facilitating the spread of sustainable innovations for the complete use of cashew and therefore enlarging economic spaces with new business and market opportunities.