Diagnóstico-propositivo municipal da pessoa idosa: Conceição do Araguaia – Pará – Brasil

Abstract

This technical report presents the partial results of research into public policies aimed at the elderly population in the municipality of Conceição do Araguaia-PA. The study, which was exploratory and interdisciplinary, aimed to diagnose the socio-economic conditions of the elderly population, as well as the municipal infrastructure available to this public, in order to contribute to the formulation of effective and applicable public policy proposals. The methodology adopted included the collection and analysis of secondary data from official records of the Federal Government, the State of Pará and the municipality, as well as on-site observation of some public bodies and current legislation, such as the Statute of the Elderly Person and the National Policy of the Elderly Person. The results show that 14.8% of the municipality's population is made up of elderly people, highlighting a process of demographic transition that requires adjustments in public management. Analysis of the social and economic indicators revealed structural challenges, including the need to expand and integrate health, social assistance and education services, as well as the lack of specific data on the inclusion of the elderly population in educational and productive activities. Despite the existence of assistance programs, such as the Continuous Cash Benefit and the Single Registry, the proportion of elderly people served suggests a socio-economic vulnerability that requires more far-reaching and effective policies. The study also identified gaps related to the lack of listening to public managers, the need for an in- depth diagnosis of the municipal budget reality to ensure the viability of the proposals and the lack of a comparative analysis with public policies applied in other municipalities in the northern region. Faced with these challenges, the research will be extended to the qualitative phase, with interviews and focus groups with the elderly population, enabling a more in-depth approach to the perceptions and demands of this group. Thus, this report lays the foundations for continuing the research and drawing up an action plan aimed at implementing more effective and sustainable public policies for dignified and active ageing in Conceição do Araguaia.