O impacto da descentralização na articulação entre o governo central e as autarquias locais: o caso da coordenação dos projectos de desenvolvimento industrial entre o governo central, o município da Matola e as empresas

Abstract

This study analyzes the problem of articulation in the decentralization process, between the central government and local authorities, taking as an example, the coordination of industrial development projects between the central government, the municipality of Matola and companies in the industrial sector. The objectives of the study are not only a problematic and critical description of the process of coordination of industrial development projects, among the three stakeholders considered here, and within the scope of decentralization, but also to propose mechanisms that can bring greater efficiency to the process. The main hypothesis of study around which the study is conducted is that the fact that the municipality of Matola (field of study), constitutes the largest industrial park in the country, which places it in the convergence of several national and international interests, marginalizes the municipality of the coordinating process and negotiating industrial development projects that arise in its socio-cultural and physical space. The theoretical framework adopted is that of decentralization in the perspective of development, as it is the one that allows a better focus on issues of efficiency and effectiveness, however, possible if there is greater coordination, among the decentralized entities. The conclusions drawn are that there is no coordination or negotiation of industrial development projects with the municipality of Matola, however, the concentration of decision-making power in the institutions of the central government does not mean that they ensure greater efficiency in the processing of projects. We present as the main proposal with a view to achieving greater efficiency, the creation of an integrated body representing all parties involved and interested in the project. This body would be the real coordinating body, through mechanisms for sharing and exchanging information and decisions.