Governança e empreendedorismo feminino na Aldeia Limão Verde: Desafios e práticas de comercialização

Abstract

This study investigated governance and female entrepreneurship in the Limão Verde Village, located in the municipality of Aquidauana-MS, focusing on the commercialization practices carried out by market vendors and artisans. Using a qualitative approach, including semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and document analysis, the research mapped the village’s organizational structure, highlighting the roles of the chief, local councils, and villages in collective decision-making processes. The findings revealed the centrality of female leadership in strengthening the local economy, despite challenges such as limited internal transportation, inadequate infrastructure, and cultural barriers. Strategies such as internal and external markets, the use of digital tools, and institutional partnerships were identified as mechanisms to overcome these difficulties. The results indicate that the village’s participatory governance, which integrates cultural traditions and contemporary practices, plays a crucial role in supporting entrepreneurial initiatives, reinforcing the community’s economic and social autonomy. It concludes that the strengthening of female entrepreneurship and commercialization relies on specific public policies, appropriate infrastructure, and cultural appreciation to ensure the sustainability of these practices.