Estudo de caso: desenvolvimento econômico regional a partir de obras de infraestrutura no setor de transportes do estado do Amapá

Abstract

The objective of the present study is to analyze regional development related to the transportation system, exposing data on the economic potential that a modal promotes to a region, in order to prove that interventions in infrastructure can be the best alternative for growth. To this end, a case study was developed in the state of Amapá, where there are low levels of industrialization and several social setbacks. Data was collected about the state's economic chain and the respective collaboration inherent to the local transportation infrastructure. From this, the state of operation of the various local modes was analyzed and it was found that, in some cases, the infrastructure limits the volume and types of cargo transported. After the analysis of this scenario, major infrastructure projects and works in Amapá, Brazil and abroad that encompass the transportation system in the region were researched. Thus, the focus was on two major projects: the Arco Norte and the Transguianense highway. The nature of each of the projects was analyzed as well as the real impact for the economic chain of the state. Finally, it was concluded that the infrastructure works in the transportation sector are capable of significantly boosting regional economic development, especially for more remote locations, making them suitable for the installation of industries and income generation. However, a deep study of the needs of each region is indispensable in order to prioritize the most advantageous projects.