The Importance of the Food Acquisition Program for the Economy of Rural Settlements in the Municipality of Macapá
Land Reform, Family Farming, Institutional Markets
The rural settlement policy in Brazil was implemented starting with the process of redemocratization in the 1980s. In Macapá, the first settlement only emerged in the 2000s, representing a late insertion, despite favorable conditions for family farming, consumer markets, and rural development. This study analyzes the importance of the Food Acquisition Program (PAA) for the economy of rural settlements in the municipality of Macapá, highlighting its contribution to access to public policies and institutional markets. A descriptive and explanatory approach is adopted, using both qualitative and quantitative methods, integrating data from INCRA, a literature review, and interviews with key stakeholders. The research will investigate the causes of the delay in implementing the PAA in Macapá, evaluating its socio-economic impacts, especially in strengthening family farming and environmental sustainability. Structural and institutional challenges faced by the settlements will also be examined. The project aims to analyze public policies related to institutional programs, highlighting the strategic role of the PAA in supporting settlers and in the sustainable development of the region.