https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/609 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:07:29 GMT 2026-08-07T04:07:29Z 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 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8498 2026-02-24T00:00:00Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8416 Title: Implicações socioeconômicas locais do Porto Piauí: suas características e potencial Autor: Lott, Luana Maria Primeiro orientador: Galante, Valdir Antonio Abstract: Infrastructure and logistics play a fundamental role in the productive structure of nations, as the efficient distribution of inputs and goods is essential for competitiveness at both organizational and national levels. In this scenario, ports take on crucial importance by streamlining productive chains. This study analyzes Porto Piauí, inaugurated in December 2023 in the city of Luís Correia, in the state of Piauí, which represents a strategic connection between the North and Northeast regions of Brazil. The main objective was to verify the integration between transport modes and evaluate how its location favors cargo flow and regional economic development. Methodologically, a qualitative research approach was adopted through a case study, utilizing a bibliographic survey and documentary analysis of institutional and operational sources. Descriptive, comparative, and historical methods allowed for an understanding of the port complex's contributions from a multisectoral perspective. The results indicate that Porto Piauí reduces logistical dependence on neighboring states (MA and CE), mitigating transport costs and cargo losses. The potential for integration with the MATOPIBA logistical corridor and the formation of the Parnaíba Valley Intermodal system was evidenced. Furthermore, when comparing Porto Piauí to other cities with older port facilities, it was observed that in those with socioeconomic activities most similar to Luís Correia, the enterprise acted as an inducer of regional development, boosting the service and real estate sectors. Porto Piauí tends to strengthen the fishing economy through a specialized terminal and the promotion of workforce qualification via the School of the Sea (Escola do Mar). It is concluded that the port aligns Piauí with sustainability agendas (SDGs) and energy transition, consolidating itself as a structural axis for the state's economic autonomy and fiscal retention. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Dissertação Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8416 2026-02-11T00:00:00Z 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 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8363 2025-12-05T00:00:00Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8361 Title: Análise de custos e benefícios de holdings para agricultores: um estudo de caso em municípios do Oeste do Paraná Autor: Limberger, Matheus Storchio Primeiro orientador: Rocha Jr., Weimar Freire da Abstract: This study aimed to analyze, through simulations and case studies, the costs and potential economic, tax, and inheritance benefits of establishing family holding companies in agribusiness in western Paraná. The research answers in which situations the adoption of this corporate structure is advantageous, considering aspects such as the costs of establishment and maintenance, the effects on the tax burden, and the efficiency in asset and succession organization. To this end, a qualitative approach was used based on interviews with producers who have already established holding companies, combined with the simulation of comparative scenarios between different succession strategies, in order to identify technical and economic conditions that justify, or not, the adoption of the family holding company as an instrument for rural asset planning. As a result, the research showed that the creation of family holding companies is, in general, an efficient option for the succession planning of rural producers in Toledo, Paraná, bringing economic and legal advantages, such as asset organization, conflict prevention, and tax savings. However, efficiency depends on the size of the estate, tax context, family structure, and governance. Risks include variations in municipal taxes (such as ITBI), future tax reassessment, operating costs, emotional issues, and conflicts between heirs. For small estates or those without sufficient income, a holding company may be disadvantageous. Thus, its adoption requires individualized analysis, as it is not a standardized solution. This research, therefore, contributed to a critical and realistic assessment of the applicability of this governance structure for interested organizations in the region. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Dissertação Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8361 2025-12-15T00:00:00Z