Brasil: a estratégia de desenvolvimento em infraestrutura no período 2003-2014

Abstract

The main objective of this paper is to discuss the importance of infrastructure investment in boosting Brazil's internal economic growth,in the period between 2003 and 2014. It is Worth mentioning that the present research will focus its attention on the sectors of transport, water resources, sanitation, habitation and energy. The methodology used throughout the research includes a theoretical-bibliographic and qualitative investigation. The methodology used throughout the research includes a theoretical-bibliographic and qualitative investigation, which involves bibliographic review, collection of data and indexes and interpretation of the information collected. This paper will be divided into three chapters, in which it is intended to appraise whether the investments made by the federal government in infrastructure were successful and really impacted the country's development. Final considerations will present the results of the analysis and information collected. At the conclusion of this research, it was observed that the applications in the infrastructure sectors taken into account stood out from the last decade, creating na interesting paradox with the period from 1980 to 2000, when investments were almost null. Furthermore despite all the positives of government programs with regard to infrastructure, none of them has been able to permanently and completely solve some of the biggest problems of countries, such as poverty and social inequality. Brazil still needs to move forward in importante sectors, such as energy and sanitation, and take full advantage of its resources. This objective, as this research concluded, will only be achieved through significant applications in the infrastructure, which influences both the economy and the quality of life of brazilian people.