PROSPECTIVE STUDY OF LOCAL PRODUCTIVE ARRANGEMENTS IN THE CITIES OF PEDRAS DE FOGO, PARAÍBA AND ITAMBÉ, PERNAMBUCO

Resumo

The cities Pedras de Fogo and Itambé, respectively in Paraíba and Pernambuco, are dynamic, as they have diversified economic activities and together they moved almost 140 million in 2019 just in wages, standing out in importance for the population of the surrounding cities. The aim of this study is to prospect potential Local Productive Arrangements (APL’s) in these municipalities and present the perceptions obtained. For this, bibliographical research, field research and the use of non-structured, non-directed and informal interviews, and on-site visits to local enterprises were used. The information collected was analyzed and cataloged in a structured way, allowing the reader to reflect on the conditions in this region, its economic importance and how to improve the organization of work in these cities. The reality of these municipalities in the interior of the Northeast can be extended to different locations in the country. Thus, this work will contribute to the review of public policies, professional qualification programs, innovation in the paradigms of governance and management of companies in inner cities and new work organizations.