Análise do Programa de Aquisição de Alimentos (PAA) no território indígena Caramuru Catarina Paraguaçu no município de Pau Brasil (BA)
Abstract
This study have the objective to analyze the mechanisms of acess of the
Indigenous in the Food Acquisition Program (PAA) starting from the trajectory of
participation of Pataxós Hãhãhãe Territory Caramuru-Paraguaçu, located in the
city of Pau Brazil (BA), identifying the access mechanisms of indigenous to the
Program, how the changes after insertion to improvement in socioeconomic
conditions and the difficulties encountered in this insertion. The survey was
conducted through visits and dialogue with the Indians, using qualitative
methodology through semi-structured interviews and observation in the field,
and consultation the official government agencies and research papers on the
subject. The results showed that the access of the indigenous to the PAA was
possible thanks to the participation of external actors that promoted the
organization and preparation of projects. Without these initiatives, the
Indigenous people would not have the opportunity to access the program. The
research enabled us to identify the access of indigenous people to other public
policies such as PNGATI, Bolsa Família and Pronaf, in the case of Pronaf the
results pointed to negative environmental and social impacts. Regarding the
socio-economic question, the program contributes to improving the living
conditions, giving new opportunity for the flow of production, revealing a role of
indigenous women within the program. However, despite the progress
achieved, the changes were not enough to bring about a significant
improvement in quality of life, because the difficulties encountered become
impossible the Indigenous reach the maximum quota available.