POLÍTICAS REGIONAIS E O DESAFIO DE DIALOGAR COM A DIVERSIDADE REGIONAL BRASILEIRA: O CASO DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL

Abstract

The process of socioeconomic formation in Brazil resulted in the consolidation of the ballast of regional inequalities found today. In certain periods, occasionally, some regions were subject to technical qualification to meet government policies. Nevertheless, within the federated entities similar situations occur. In Rio Grande do Sul, it is found in considerable diversity and inequality today, with historically unmet needs. In an attempt to remedy these imbalances and take diversity as an opportunity for development, recent public policies have been implemented, such as the Citizenship Territories Program - at federal level - and the Regional Development Councils of Rio Grande do Sul - state. The research that underlies this article sought to analyze the treatment of regional peculiarities in both policies. The results showed the inclusion of peculiarities in policies, especially arising from demands identified in the processes of social participation. However, there is a significant presence of basic demands, common in most interior regions.