SUSTAINABILITY OF THE MANGABA PRODUCTION CHAIN IN SERGIPE: A VIEW FROM DIFFERENT SOCIAL ACTORS

Abstract

The objective of this research was to evaluate the sustainability of the mangaba production chain in Sergipe from the perspective of the different social actors involved. The data were collected in semi-structured interviews in which the participants evaluated the Importance and Performance (IxP) of six aspects of the productive chain. It was possible to identify 29 critical points of the system and to fit the evaluated aspects into four zones that indicate the respective degree of sustainability. We conclude that the sustainability of the mangaba production chain in the state of Sergipe is compromised. It is recommended that the critical points identified be used by the public power as a starting point to outline actions to promote the sustainability of the mangaba production chain in the state of Sergipe.