INCOME TRANSFER AND TERRITORIAL DEVELOPMENT: SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACTS OF THE GIRA RENDA PROGRAM IN PARAUAPEBAS (PA), BRAZIL

Abstract

This article analyzes the social and economic impacts of the Gira Renda Program in the municipality of Parauapebas (PA), Brazil, and discusses its contribution to Amazonian territorial development. The study adopts a qualitative and descriptive approach based on semi-structured interviews with a program manager and questionnaires applied to beneficiaries of public policy. The research aimed to understand both the direct social effects of income transfer policies and their indirect impacts on the local economy. The results indicate that the program contributed to reducing social vulnerability among beneficiary families, improving access to food, and strengthening food security. Furthermore, the use of the benefit in local commercial establishments stimulated the circulation of income within the municipality, contributing to the dynamization of local commerce and supporting small businesses. The analysis also highlights the predominance of women among beneficiaries, reinforcing the role of income transfer programs in addressing the feminization of poverty. However, the low monetary value of the benefit and the absence of complementary productive inclusion policies limit the program’s potential for structural transformation. The findings suggest that income transfer policies may contribute to territorial development when articulated with solidarity economic initiatives, professional qualification programs, and strategies aimed at strengthening local economies.