Políticas públicas na cadeia produtiva do açaí: análise da base primária de produção e comercialização no Amapá e no Pará à luz da sustentabilidade

Abstract

The expansion of the global açaí market has made its production chain more complex, while also highlighting the limited visibility of the traditional Amazonian populations responsible for its production. This study aims to map public policies directed at the primary stages of production and commercialization within the açaí extractive chain in the states of Pará and Amapá. The research adopts a qualitative approach, combining a systematic literature review, document analysis, and data triangulation. As a result, 30 public policies implemented between 2015 and 2025 were identified and analyzed. The findings indicate that, although there are several initiatives targeting the sector, structural gaps in governance persist, with a strong concentration of policies focused on production incentives and credit access. In contrast, aspects such as the regulation of relationships with intermediaries and the social protection of açaí harvesters receive limited attention. It is concluded that current policies tend to prioritize market expansion and formalization, to the detriment of addressing the socioeconomic inequalities present in the early stages of the chain, highlighting the need for integrated actions that combine economic development with social protection for traditional actors.