https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/611 2026-07-12T02:46:45Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8498 Title: Desenvolvimento do turismo rural no oeste do Paraná (Brasil): potencialidades e estratégias para sua implementação Autor: D'Arisbo, Sandra Mara Pereira Primeiro orientador: Rocha Jr., Weimar Freire da Abstract: El objetivo principal de esta tesis es analizar los elementos necesarios para la expansión del turismo rural en quince municipios seleccionados de las regiones inmediatas de Cascavel, Foz do Iguaçu, Marechal Cândido Rondon y Toledo (Brasil), basándose en las experiencias y modelos utilizados en cinco municipios de la provincia de Granada (España). En este sentido, busca responder a la siguiente pregunta de investigación: ¿Cómo se puede implementar el turismo rural en el Oeste de Paraná? Como marco teórico, se abordaron elementos de desarrollo regional y rural, observando aspectos y diferencias entre Brasil y España, así como temas relacionados con el turismo, sus segmentos y la importancia del turismo rural para el desarrollo regional. La investigación fue aplicada, explicativa y descriptiva, y de carácter cualitativo, con el objetivo de comprender las regiones de estudio y el tema investigado. Se utilizaron datos primarios, realizando entrevistas a las partes interesadas en el turismo, con la ayuda de formularios semiestructurados, abordando temas relacionados con la calidad de vida, la infraestructura, el medio ambiente, el turismo, la formación de los agentes turísticos, entre otras cuestiones. Se entrevistó a once personas en los municipios seleccionados de la provincia de Granada (España) y a veinte personas en los municipios de la región Oeste de Paraná. Fueron recopilados datos e informaciones en documentos y en los informes de actividades turísticas. Como resultado, se constató que los municipios investigados tienen potencial para desarrollar el turismo en el espacio rural, debido a su proximidad a Foz do Iguaçu; además de la infraestructura existente, que en ocasiones necesita mejoras; y la existencia de rutas turísticas (como la del Queso, la del Vino, los Caminos de Peabiru, entre otras). Las agencias de fomento del turismo también son potenciales y estratégicas, ya que ayudan a difundir las rutas, a ofrecer cursos y a orientar la elaboración de proyectos. La concienciación medioambiental puede señalarse como estrategia, ya que cuenta con amplias áreas de preservación medioambiental, y mantener estos lugares preservados puede generar más recursos, con la implantación de “Sellos Verdes”, manteniendo un entorno que encante a los turistas, quienes se convertirán en divulgadores de las propiedades y de la región. Un aspecto relevante que se ha observado al estudiar los municipios de Granada es la necesidad de formar a profesionales con contenidos como historia, geografía, cultura, medio ambiente y naturaleza, con el objetivo, una vez más, de cautivar al turista con la receptividad y la acogida. Cabe destacar también que el turismo puede aportar innumerables beneficios, pero es necesario planificarlo para que no se convierta en depredador. El turismo, junto con la dinámica regional, puede contribuir a reducir la despoblación rural, ofreciendo nuevas oportunidades de empleo e ingresos a esta población, lo que, sumado al fortalecimiento de las asociaciones público-privadas, es fundamental para la consolidación del turismo en el medio rural en las regiones analizadas. Esta tesis aporta un conjunto de información que puede ser útil para la sociedad.; The main objective of this thesis is to analyze the elements necessary for the expansion of tourism in rural areas, in fifteen selected municipalities in the immediate regions of Cascavel, Foz do Iguaçu, Marechal Cândido Rondon, and Toledo (Brazil), based on the experiences and models used in five municipalities in the province of Granada (Spain). In this sense, it seeks to answer the research question: How can rural tourism be implemented in Western Paraná? As a theoretical framework, elements of regional and rural development were addressed, observing aspects and differences between Brazil and Spain, as well as topics related to tourism, its segments, and the importance of rural tourism for regional development. The research was applied, explanatory, descriptive, and qualitative, aiming to understand the study regions and the research topic. It used primary data, conducting interviews with tourism stakeholders using semi-structured forms, addressing issues related to quality of life, infrastructure, the environment, tourism, training of tourism agents, among others. Eleven people were interviewed in selected municipalities in the province of Granada (Spain), and twenty people in municipalities in the Western region of Paraná. Data and information were also collected from documents and Tourism Activity Reports. The results showed that the municipalities surveyed have the potential to develop rural tourism due to their proximity to Foz do Iguaçu, the existing infrastructure (which sometimes needs improvement), and the existence of Tourist Routes (such as Cheese, Wine, Caminhos do Peabiru, among others). Tourism promotion agencies also offer potential and strategies, as they assist in publicizing itineraries, offering courses, and providing guidance for project development. Environmental awareness can be seen as a strategy, as it involves large-scale ecological preservation. Preserving these areas can generate more resources by implementing “Green Seals,” thereby maintaining an environment that enchants tourists, who will then promote the properties and the region. One crucial aspect found when studying the municipalities of Granada is the need to train professionals in subjects such as history, geography, culture, the environment, and nature, again with the aim of enchanting tourists with hospitality and a warm welcome. It should also be noted that tourism can bring countless benefits, but planning is needed to ensure it does not become predatory. Tourism, together with regional dynamics, can help reduce rural depopulation by offering new employment and income opportunities for this population, which, when combined with the strengthening of public-private partnerships, is fundamental for the consolidation of tourism in rural areas in the regions analyzed. This thesis contributes a set of information that may be useful to society. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Tese 2026-02-24T00:00:00Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8363 Title: Crédito rural e sustentabilidade no semiárido baiano: uma análise em dois estágios Autor: Ferreira, Raiane Benevides Primeiro orientador: Staduto, Jefferson Andronio Ramundo Abstract: Sustainability, seen as a major challenge for humanity in the 21st century, has the mission of promoting economic growth with the least possible environmental impact, ensuring that future generations also have access to the same resources. Which is not an easy task, as sustainability is a continuous, complex and multidimensional process. But it is essential in view of the intensification of the effects of climate change, which have generated major economic, social, human, cultural and environmental losses. In this scenario, the agricultural sector plays a fundamental role, as it is a strategic sector for achieving some of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDGs 1, 2 and 10 and, indirectly, SDGs 8, 13 and 15. Since the Netherlands Conference on Agriculture and Environment, convened by FAO in 1991, sustainable agriculture and rural development have become priorities on the global sustainability agenda. But, for agricultural production to be truly sustainable, investments in technologies and new modern production techniques are necessary. A tool capable of assisting rural producers in this process is the rural credit policy, considered strategic to promote resilient and sustainable agriculture. By alleviating the financial constraints of rural producers, it enables the purchase of agricultural inputs, machinery and equipment and technological resources that allow a more efficient combination of resources. In this pursuit of promoting sustainability, composite indices have gained prominence and have come to be widely used worldwide, as instruments for measuring the level of sustainability and guiding the formulation of public policies. Thus, this study aims to develop a composite rural sustainability index for the municipalities of the semi-arid region of Bahia, and to verify whether there is a significant association between rural credit and the sustainability index. To this end, a two-stage procedure was adopted. In the first stage, the rural sustainability index of the municipalities of the semi-arid region of Bahia was calculated through two weighting methods: Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and the Benefit-of-the-Doubt (BOD) model formulated from a Directional Distance Function (DDF). In the second stage, censored data models were used, more specifically, Tobit and Linear Regression to analyze the effect of exogenous factors on the level of rural sustainability of the municipalities of the semi-arid region of Bahia. The results obtained by the PCA method indicate a low level of rural sustainability in the semi-arid region of Bahia. The DEA-BOD model based on a directional distance function showed that the municipalities operate, on average, at 78.8% of the sustainability frontier, evidencing that the regional performance is significantly below the level achieved by the reference municipalities. In addition, a positive and significant effect of rural credit on the sustainability index was verified, confirming its relevance as an instrument for strengthening sustainable development in the semi-arid region of Bahia. The results reinforce the importance of rural credit as a strategic public policy especially for contexts of great socioeconomic vulnerability and adverse climatic conditions. In these locations the rural credit policy can enable investments in adapted technologies, sustainable management of natural resources, productive diversification and increased resilience of agricultural activities. Thus, it would be important to expand credit policies in the region, in order to boost the performance of municipalities in terms of sustainability. This finding contrasts with evidence observed in other regional contexts, such as the Legal Amazon and the Cerrado, where studies indicate that rural credit, the intensification of agricultural activity, the expansion of transport infrastructure and population dynamics have been associated with the advance of deforestation and environmental degradation. In the case of the semi-arid region of Bahia, however, no negative relationship was observed between rural credit and sustainable performance, suggesting that, in this specific context, credit may play an inducing role of more sustainable practices, instead of acting as a vector of environmental pressure. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Tese 2025-12-05T00:00:00Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8293 Title: Avaliação da efetividade da educação cooperativa solidária do PECSOL no processo de inserção do jovem no sistema UNICAFES: o caso do estado do Paraná Autor: Miranda, Daiane Franciele Staback Primeiro orientador: Rocha Jr., Weimar Freire da Abstract: Cooperativism is a strategic tool for economic and social development, especially in family farming areas. In Brazil, it strengthens productive inclusion and social capital by integrating small producers into markets. In the Southern Region and particularly in Paraná, solidarity cooperatives boost income, access to resources, and regional dynamism, with emphasis on the role of UNICAFES-PR in valuing collective work and food sovereignty. Thus, the present study aims to analyze the cooperative education practices offered to young people in the Solidarity Cooperativism Education Program (PECSOL - Programa de Educação do Cooperativismo Solidário in Portuguese) to encourage their permanence in the system of the National Union of Family Farming and Solidarity Economy Cooperatives (UNICAFES - União Nacional das Cooperativas de Agricultura Familiar e Economia Solidária in Portuguese). Accordingly, this study was conducted in fifteen agricultural cooperatives in the state of Paraná, which are part of the UNICAFES system and participated in the pilot edition of PECSOL, lasting one year, from 2022 to 2023. The study focused on the young rural population. Therefore, it is understood that it is necessary to research in greater depth the issue of youth integration into cooperativism, which has been a recurring subject in several studies about the future of family farming. The research is methodologically grounded, in terms of aims, as a descriptive and explanatory study. It has a qualitative-quantitative approach, as it examines and reflects on young people’s perceptions of cooperative education. For data collection, the questionnaire instrument was chosen, as it is a common technique for collecting data in descriptive research, and it was applied to the young participants of PECSOL. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive analysis tools both to present the characteristics of the young cooperators and to discuss the training offered by PECSOL, in addition to issues relevant to the continued presence of these young people in rural areas and the cooperative system. The results reveal that PECSOL plays a strategic role in strengthening rural youth, fostering connections with cooperativism, and contributing to their permanence in rural areas. Most participants showed interest in becoming more actively involved in the cooperatives and rural activities, valuing family farming and sustainability. However, young people reported significant challenges, such as a lack of confidence in the family succession process, limited dialogue spaces, and insufficient opportunities for effective participation in rural management. They also pointed out difficulties in accessing credit, limited specific public policies, and a shortage of opportunities for continuous training. Despite these challenges, the perception of the role of cooperatives is predominantly positive, as they are recognized as instruments of local development and productive inclusion. The research also highlights the need to enhance actions that strengthen youth participation, bridge generational gaps, and promote a more accessible, representative, and innovative environment within cooperativism. In conclusion, the continuity and strengthening of programs such as PECSOL are essential to consolidate youth participation and ensure the sustainability of solidarity cooperativism in rural areas. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Tese 2025-09-05T00:00:00Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8241 Title: Comparative analysis of circular economy practices in the agri-food sector: a study of Brazil and Italy Autor: Christ, Gabriela Daiana Primeiro orientador: Colla, Crislaine Abstract: A integração das práticas de Economia Circular (EC) no setor agroalimentar é fundamental para enfrentar restrições de recursos, desafios ambientais e promover o desenvolvimento regional. No entanto, as evidências empíricas sobre como a EC transforma modelos de negócios em diferentes contextos regionais ainda são limitadas, especialmente em comparações internacionais. Este estudo analisa a implementação da EC por meio de estudos de caso na Região Geográfica Intermediária (RGInt) de Cascavel, no Estado do Paraná, Brasil, e na Região Marche, Itália. Os objetivos são avaliar como as regulamentações nacionais incorporam os princípios da EC, identificar práticas adotadas no setor agroalimentar e examinar seu papel na transformação de modelos de negócios e no fomento ao desenvolvimento regional. A pesquisa adotou uma abordagem qualitativa, combinando entrevistas semiestruturadas e análise de estudos de caso. Os resultados revelam três achados principais. Primeiro, a implementação eficaz da EC requer equilibrar pragmatismo, inclusão, arranjos de governança e contextos sociopolíticos. O Brasil enfatiza iniciativas emergentes vinculadas à competitividade, enquanto a Itália incorpora a EC em um arcabouço mais estabelecido, embora fragmentado. Segundo, alinhar mentalidades a uma cultura orientada à circularidade ao longo do tempo exige a definição de metas claras, o desenvolvimento de estratégias de inovação empresarial e a avaliação contínua dos avanços sob a ótica da sustentabilidade (dimensões ambiental, social e econômica). Terceiro, as trajetórias regionais diferem: a RGInt Cascavel (Paraná) apresenta crescimento robusto impulsionado pela pecuária e pela diversificação, enquanto a Região Marche reflete uma estrutura madura em processo de reorientação para nichos de maior valor agregado. A pesquisa contribui ao fornecer evidências comparativas sobre a relação entre EC e desenvolvimento regional, oferecendo subsídios para empresas e formuladores de políticas públicas.; L’integrazione delle pratiche di Economia Circolare (EC) nel settore agroalimentare è fondamentale per affrontare vincoli di risorse, sfide ambientali e promuovere lo sviluppo regionale. Tuttavia, le evidenze empiriche su come l’EC trasformi i modelli di business nei diversi contesti regionali sono ancora limitate, soprattutto nei confronti internazionali. Questo studio analizza l’implementazione dell’EC attraverso studi di caso nella Regione Geografica Intermedia (RGInt) di Cascavel, nello Stato del Paraná, Brasile, e nella Regione Marche, Italia. Gli obiettivi sono valutare come le normative nazionali incorporino i principi dell’EC, identificare le pratiche adottate nel settore agroalimentare ed esaminare il loro ruolo nella trasformazione dei modelli di business e nel promuovere lo sviluppo regionale. La ricerca ha adottato un approccio qualitativo, combinando interviste semistrutturate e analisi dei casi studio. I risultati rivelano tre principali evidenze. Primo, l’implementazione efficace dell’EC richiede un equilibrio tra pragmatismo, inclusività, governance e contesti socio-politici: il Brasile enfatizza iniziative emergenti legate alla competitività, mentre l’Italia integra l’EC in un quadro più consolidato ma frammentato. Secondo, allineare le mentalità a una cultura orientata alla circolarità richiede tempo, definizione di obiettivi chiari, strategie per l’innovazione aziendale e monitoraggio continuo dei progressi sotto la lente della sostenibilità (ambientale, sociale ed economica). Terzo, le traiettorie regionali differiscono: la RGInt di Cascavel mostra una crescita robusta trainata dal settore zootecnico e dalla diversificazione, mentre le Marche evidenziano una struttura matura in fase di riorientamento verso nicchie ad alto valore aggiunto. Lo studio contribuisce fornendo evidenze comparative sul nesso EC-sviluppo regionale, offrendo indicazioni per imprese e policy maker. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Tese 2025-11-18T00:00:00Z