Study analyzes the impact of agribusiness leaders on the sustainable development of the Amazon.
A study published in the Academy of Management Discoveries analyzed the relationship between political action, economic development, and environmental preservation in the Amazon. The study, conducted by Paulo Roberto Arvate and Joana Story of FGV EAESP , Gustavo Simões Cordeiro, and Leandro S. Pongeluppe, investigated whether mayors with professional training in agribusiness show distinct results in business creation and deforestation rates.
The analysis considered municipalities in the Brazilian Amazon between 2004 and 2016, with data obtained from nine official databases, including the Superior Electoral Court, the Ministry of Labor, and DATASUS. The results indicate that mayors with experience in agribusiness registered greater local economic dynamism, with an increase in the creation of companies, without a significant impact on the advance of deforestation.
The study highlights that fiscal policies and public investments in agriculture, infrastructure, and urban planning were crucial for this balance. The conclusions reinforce that technical training and responsible management by municipal leaders can favor development models that reconcile economic growth and environmental conservation.
This research proposes a reflection on the role of these managers in the Amazonian context and highlights the importance of structured public policies to promote sustainable results.
