Desafios e perspectivas do empreendedorismo indígena na aldeia Santa Izabel, no município de Oiapoque – AP

Abstract

This study aims to identify and analyze the challenges and perspectives of indigenous entrepreneurship in the Santa Izabel Village, located in the municipality of Oiapoque, in the state of Amapá. To this end, a qualitative approach was used through a case study, involving semi-structured interviews with indigenous entrepreneurs from the community. From the data analysis, it is evident that entrepreneurship provides economic autonomy and strengthens cultural preservation and the transmission of ancestral knowledge. However, there are a series of problems faced by indigenous entrepreneurs that ultimately limit the impact of this economic activity, the main ones being limited access to markets, lack of government support, and the devaluation of traditional products being sold. It is concluded that, in order to ensure the sustainability of these initiatives, it is necessary to implement public policies, facilitate the training of entrepreneurs, and expand opportunities for. commercialization. The study also highlights the importance of recognizing and supporting indigenous entrepreneurship as a tool for economic autonomy and cultural appreciation.