GUIMARÃES, J. G.; GONÇALVES, Jéssica Guimarães.
Abstract:
The present study aims to analyze the benefits of associativism offered
to rural producers in municipalities in Paraíba. The theoretical basis is based on the discussion
around the vision of local development and rural associations. For that, it was
a qualitative descriptive multi-case study was carried out, whose data collection occurred by
through semi-structured interviews and documentary research, involving three associations
in the municipalities of Olivedos, São Vicente do Seridó and Cubatí. The data were
treated through content analysis. The results indicate that the associations
face difficulties in relation to the number, the absence of partners and the lack of
flow of the production of the products, but even before that the associations
provide benefits to the community in terms of social development and
economic. The study's conclusions reinforce that strengthening these links
relationships achieve gains in coexistence that drive local development.
This study is of interest to researchers, rural producers in the region and agents
involved with public policies aimed at the rural environment.
