Parcerias público-privadas para promoção do desenvolvimento da agricultura familiar no município de Sousa-PB.

Abstract

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) represent a strategy in which private resources are utilized for the State to achieve its objectives, simultaneously allowing the private sector to participate in activities often inherent to the public sector. In the specific context of agriculture, municipal actions in PPPs, encompassing aspects like irrigation, seed distribution, and road construction, are deemed of public interest. These partnerships not only promote regional development but also facilitate agricultural production, contributing to increased income for farmers. In this regard, this dissertation aims to analyze public-private partnerships in promoting the development of family farming in the municipality of Sousa – PB. For this purpose, a documentary, exploratory, and descriptive study with a qualitative approach was conducted. Data were obtained through the Portal Sagres database of the State Court of Auditors of Paraíba. Additionally, contact was made and actions were requested from the Municipal Department of Agriculture and Environment through an official letter. The results showed that in the context of promoting family farming in Sousa-PB, public-private partnerships (PPPs) play a fundamental role in strengthening and supporting local farmers. Initiatives such as the Garantia Safra Program, distribution of seeds, seedlings, and fingerlings, land regularization, and female empowerment, as seen in the Fomento Mulher Project, underscore the comprehensive commitment to the sustainable development of family farming in Sousa-PB. These considerations highlight the strategic importance of PPPs in building a solid foundation for the growth and resilience of the local agricultural sector. Regarding the approach adopted by the municipality, reflected in partnerships with IFPB, EMPAER, and INCRA, it signals an understanding of the specific needs of family farmers. Collaboration between government structures and private actors contributes to the execution of the process as a specialized service, aligned with institutional strategic guidelines for the defense and guarantee of rights, social and productive inclusion, socio-environmental actions, and improvement of working conditions. It is concluded that Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), while not representing the sole solution to all challenges faced by a city, constitute valuable strategic tools to assist in local public management. The experiences discussed in the study highlight how the private sector can collaborate with the public sector in promoting social well-being, addressing the initial question that motivated this study.