Popular Economy and Social Management: Experiences of collective action based on the empowerment of community actors in Brazil and Mozambique

Abstract

This article analyzes and compares experiences of popular economy and social management in Brazil and Mozambique, focusing on the empowerment of community actors. The research adopts a methodology that combines qualitative analysis, bibliographical research and case studies. In Brazil, the ‘’Consórcio Entre Amigos’’ modality was analyzed, while in Mozambique, the focus is on the ‘’Grupos de Poupança e Crédito Rotativo’’, known locally as xitique. The popular economy is defined as a model based on cooperation, inclusion and solidarity, while social management aims for participatory administration geared towards the common good. The study reveals how the practices of these initiatives take place, considering the socio-economic context of both countries. Guided by participatory approaches, it seeks to actively involve local communities, aiming to contribute to the economic and social development of the communities studied, as well as providing comparative perspectives, presenting analyses that contrast economic and social experiences in the contexts of Brazil and Mozambique, enriching the academic and practical field of popular economy and social management.

ARK-CAICYT: http://id.caicyt.gov.ar/ark:/s25456318/dwhur6bl9