A importância das políticas públicas para o desenvolvimento social em uma perspectiva sustentável: uma análise a partir do Programa Bolsa Família

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the importance of Public Policies for social development from a sustainable perspective in the light of the Bolsa Família Program. The research is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach. The population is comprised of beneficiaries of the Bolsa Família Program in the municipality of São João do Rio do Peixe-PB. The sample is composed of 20 beneficiaries of the Bolsa Família Program in the municipality of São João do Rio do Peixe-PB, meeting the criterion of location, beneficiaries residing in the Rural Zone located in the North Zone of the municipality. The data collection technique was performed through a printed questionnaire containing closed questions, consisting of 05 questions that vary in a 3-point agreement scale (ranging from agree to disagree). Data were collected in person and analyzed using the descriptive statistics technique. The results reveal that there has been a substantial advance of an economic, social and educational nature, reflecting the need for Public Policies where it is possible to offer more dignity to human beings. It is concluded that the feasibility of Public Policies is responsible for building paths that will eradicate hunger, poverty and illiteracy.