A participação popular em espaços públicos de decisão como um divisor de águas para o desenvolvimento de comunidades : um estudo de caso

Abstract

The present study has as its main theme: citizen participation as a watershed for the development of communities. The objective of this study is to analyze and discuss how people's participation in decision-making spaces interfere with the process of developing regions with high levels of social vulnerability. For preparation of this work was carried out a literature review on the subject, in addition to direct observations of the Committee for Community Development focus of the study, and further analysis of reports of meetings with this committee. The article is divided into 3 (three) chapters: the first on the historical background and current contributions on the subject, the second on the Community Living Program and its areas of operation; Finally, the analysis concerning the participation as a watershed for the development of communities. After this study, we conclude that participation is part of an educational process and that the whole process of education and time are essential for this example. Also concluded that participation is a dynamic process in which local capabilities are constantly improving due to the joints between the different actors. Thus, it is essential that joint within the entire development process, where each actor involved in this process can contribute effectively.