Public Policies and Rural Entrepreneurship in the North Guinea-Bissau

Abstract

This paper analyzes how public policies influence rural entrepreneurship in the regions of Biombo, Cacheu, and Oio, located in northern Guinea-Bissau. Using a qualitative and exploratory approach, the research examines the relationship between government initiatives and socioeconomic development in these regions, based on the entrepreneurial actions of the peasants. The results indicate that despite significant economic potential, such as cashew nut production, the absence of consistent public policies limits the growth of rural entrepreneurship and, consequently, rural development. Proposals were discussed to promote rural development through coordinated actions between the government and diverse communities, civil society, and political, economic, and sociocultural organizations, aiming to improve the quality of life and well-being in the rural and peripheral areas of the country.