Major investment projects in Itaguaí-RJ and investments in education: the dilemma of territorial development

Authors

  • Lamounier Erthal Villela
  • Marcelo de Oliveira Vidal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7867/2317-5443.2014v2n1p223-233

Keywords:

Economic growth, education, governance, large investment projects, social management, territorial development.

Abstract

According to the Federation of Industries of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the municipality of Itaguaí focuses a large part of the ongoing mega-projects in the State of Rio de Janeiro. In this context, the projects of the naval and port industry have prominence because they contribute significantly to the increase in tax revenues of the municipality. The aim of this article is to analyze how municipal investments in education are made at the time when the growth of the local economy has accelerated. We question, then, whether this growth would be translating in increased investments in education and, consequently, improving the quality of life of local people. Using data about the structural changes underway in Itaguaí, we conclude that the indicators of socioeconomic and educational development do not keep pace with local investments, thus creating a gap between growth and local development.

JEL-Code | H52; I25; R58.

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Published

2014-03-20

How to Cite

Villela, L. E., & Vidal, M. de O. (2014). Major investment projects in Itaguaí-RJ and investments in education: the dilemma of territorial development. Revista Brasileira De Desenvolvimento Regional, 2(1), 223–233. https://doi.org/10.7867/2317-5443.2014v2n1p223-233

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