O impacto das ONGs internacionais na promoção do desenvolvimento agricola (1995-2003) : o caso da Visão Mundial em Milange , Zambézia

Abstract

With the end of the last armed conflict, there was the entry of a large number of international NGOs working in rural areas, namely in agricultural production and marketing, carrying out various development projects. But despite these efforts, poverty in these areas persists. This raises a series of concerns regarding the relevance and effectiveness of the activities of these organizations, since although they are recognized as important in assisting needy populations, the assessment of their activities is a reason for discussion in the most diverse spheres of social life. The present work under the theme “Impact of International NGOs in Promoting Agricultural Development (1995-2003): the case of World Vision in Milange, Zambézia” is the result of a study carried out between the city of Maputo and the Province of Zambézia . The work has as object of study the activities of international NGOs in development, specifically World Vision, aiming to assess the socio-economic impact of ProSAM, a project in the area of ​​agriculture financed by the European Union, supported by World Vision in the United Kingdom and implemented by World Vision Mozambique in partnership with Solidarity, a national NGO. ProSAM is a three (3) year project (October 2000 to September 2003) which aims to promote sustainable food security for rural inhabitants of Milange district, Zambézia province. The work results from the analysis of fieldwork data and information obtained from the consulted literature. The results of the work reveal that, in general, the impact of the project is positive, although not in its fullness, as some of the expected results are found. up even to whoever's desired. Among the factors limiting the impact, the delay in the start of the project itself, as a result of the disbursement of funds by the financier, and the climatic factors that negatively influenced the initial phase and therefore the overall impact of the project, stand out. The results also show that there is no participation of communities in decision-making processes, being only involved in the implementation phase.(TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)