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标题：Perspectivas socioeconómicas de los proyectos de infraestructura: Las comunidades campesinas y la pavimentación de carreteras en Pando, Bolivia
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作者：Liliana Cabrera Romero ; Kelly Biedenweg ; Ioav Rojas Camacho 等
期刊名称：Bolivian Studies Journal (Online)
印刷版ISSN：1074-2247
电子版ISSN：2156-5163
出版年度：2009
卷号：8
期号：1
出版社：Asociatión de Estudios Bolivianos
摘要：Based on interviews with 37 leaders of campesino communities along rural roads in the department of Pando, Bolivia (Bolivian Amazon), we looked at the potential socioeconomic influence of road improvements in development. Results show an average population growth of 12% (± 3.0%) between the years 2002-2007 in these communities, where livelihoods depend directly on natural resources. The economic system is based on agriculture and the extraction of non-timber forest products, especially the Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa). Other activities that show important growth trends are timber extraction and cattle ranching, both currently important causes of deforestation in the region. We prioritize a qualitative analysis of perspectives about the future. The community perception of road paving is primarily positive as they perceive that the project will solve their largest problems. We conclude by recognizing the importance of including rural perspectives when planning infrastructural development projects.