A dinâmica da coexistência entre os orgãos do poder local e as autoridades comunitárias na gestão municipal o caso do Município da Ilha de Moçambique 1998-2003

Abstract

Within the context of the socio-economic transformations that have been taking place in Mozambique since 1997 with the introduction of the Economic Rehabilitation Programme (PRE), the adoption of certain community involvement mechanisms for the realization of local development projects has been part of the government's political strategies. Starting from the Municipality of Ilha de Moçambique, this study, intended to analyse the dynamics of coexistence between Local Government bodies and Community authorities in the implementation of municipal development projects. The work was approached based on the hypothesis that the coexistence between the local authorities and the different community authorities (neighbourhood secretaries, chiefs, chehés), is not in itself a guarantee of cooperation between the two institutions in the implementation of municipal development projects. The municipal authorities, in their governmental action, show signs of a tendency to favour community authorities which, because of their history, are closer to them ideologically to the detriment of other community authorities. In order to consolidate the theoretical basis, we researched some bibliographical sources which are cited and referenced in this work. As an instrument of data collection, semi-structured interviews were preferred. The sample was made up of pre-selected participants. Some information was obtained from direct on-site observation. The idea of coexistence between the institutions involved in managing public affairs is the fundamental premise for pursuing economic and social development objectives through the principle of state decentralisation. Coexistence between institutions confers harmony in the conduct of society's interests, with a view to satisfying it in accordance with expectations. This reality points to the need for the participation of all social agents in decision-making on matters that concern them, especially at local level. To this end, an approach methodology is required that allows a better understanding of the advantages of decentralisation as a bridge to promote cooperation and coordination, fundamental conditions for the creation of entrepreneurial capacity. After the study, the conclusion is that in the municipality of Mozambique Island, the differentiated nature between the municipal bodies and the community authorities has not contributed in a salutary way to the viability of some development projects in the municipality. (TRADUÇAO NOSSA)