THE ORGANIZED CIVIL SOCIETY, THE LOCAL KNOWLEDGE, AND THE WATER GOVERNANCE IN THE BRAZILIAN SEMI ARID OF THE 21ST CENTURY

Abstract

The problems of access and use of water, as well as the secular construction of local knowledge are constantly associated with the debate of coexistence with the semi-arid region. In this sense, the present text seeks to present local knowledge in the construction and development of a governance model associated with the ideas of coexistence with the semiarid region. For its construction, reference authors on the subject were used, as well as data collection in the Articulation of the Semi-Arid (ASA) and the Brazilian Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (ABONG) from a qualitative methodology. As a result, state action is centralized at the federal level, commands actions at the regional level and regulates state and local actions. This is also carried out in conjunction with organized civil society in a more intense way from the early years of this century, based on local knowledge built in recent centuries. However, this partnership model was not experienced long enough, which would allow for a deeper analysis. However, the data allow us to say that it is more efficient for the benefited populations. Finally, it is expected that this contribution will be positive in the deepening of studies on the semi-arid and sertão for their water governance.