Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:33:35Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2010-02-26Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T20:25:17Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 foschiera_aa_dr_prud.pdf: 4855753 bytes, checksum: dc15a8aacce8f84e35a82991cdba8ebd (MD5) / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / Este estudo tem o objetivo de apresentar a origem, formação e trajetória dos atingidos por barragens, organizados entorno do Movimento de Atingidos por Barragens (MAB), frente às políticas do setor elétrico, no Brasil. A trajetória do MAB apresenta semelhanças com outros movimentos sociais que se formaram no final da década de 1970 e início dos anos de 1980. Teve sua gênese ligada a ações pontuais da Igreja (Católica e Luterana) e à oposição sindical, vinculando-se, posteriormente, com a Central Única dos Trabalhadores (CUT) e o Partido dos Trabalhadores (PT), o que contribuiu para a formação de um movimento de âmbito nacional. Enquanto especificidade, o MAB lutava por indenizações justas e mudança das políticas do setor elétrico, que tinha objetivos desenvolvimentistas, propondo formas alternativas de obtenção de energia (eólica, pequenas centrais elétricas (PCHs), de biomassa etc.). No conjunto dos movimentos sociais, o MAB buscava a abertura democrática e se inseria no projeto popular que buscava tomar o poder do Estado, pela via eleitoral, como forma de fazer a transformação social no país. Com a reestruturação do setor elétrico, na década de 1990, marcado pela privatização de empresas do setor, a iniciativa privada busca dominar as fontes de geração de energia e assume o conflito junto aos atingidos por barragens, que até então se dava com o Estado. Esta nova forma de conflito fez com que o MAB redefinisse seu papel, extrapolando sua ação para além das áreas de abrangência das usinas hidrelétricas, passando a atuar junto aos trabalhadores de centros urbanos, tendo como referência o conceito de atingido pelo preço da energia... / This study aims to present the origin, formation and history of those affected by dams, organized around the Movement of Dam Affected People (Movimento de Atingidos por Barragens - MAB), ahead to the policies of the electricity industry in Brazil. The trajectory of the MAB has similarities with other social movements that were created in the late 1970‟s and early years of 1980. It had its genesis linked to specific actions of the Church (Catholic and Lutheran) and union opposition, and linking subsequently to the Unic Workers Central (Central Única dos Trabalhadores - CUT) and the Workers Party (PT), which contributed to the formation of a nationwide movement. While specificity, MAB fought for fair compensation and change of policies in the electricity sector, which had development objectives by offering alternative ways of energy production (wind, small hydro power (PCHs), biomass etc.). In all social movements, the MAB was seeking a democratic opening and fell within the popular project that sought to take State power, through elections, as means to social transformation in the country. With the restructuring of the electricity sector, marked by the privatization of companies in the sector, private initiative seeks to dominate the sources of power generation and assumes the conflict with those affected by dams, which until then was dealt by State. This new way of conflict has made the MAB redefine its role, surpassing its action beyond the coverage areas of hydroelectric, starting to work with the workers in urban centers, with reference to the concept of hit by energy prices. The expansion of the capital‟s domain over the economy has made the MAB move closer to other social movements, rural (by Via Campesina) or urban (by Consulta Popular) and started to do joint activities with them... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)

Although expected to be beneficial to society, development projects, such as dam construction and mining, often result in the physical displacement of marginalized groups. This is known as Development-Induced Displacement and Resettlement (DIDR) and often has far-reaching negative consequences for the affected peoples (APS). These include further marginalization, increased poverty, identity deprivation and socio-psychological stress. While decades of knowledge inform theory and practice on the mitigation of these consequences, the psycho-socio-cultural (PSC) impoverishment that may result from DIDR is often left unaddressed. Furthermore, qualitative knowledge of the experiences of people affected by DIDR is lacking. This research study aimed to produce an in-depth understanding of how DIDR affects the PSC well-being and identity construction of APS. The research took the form of a qualitative case study, whereby a social constructionist, narrative method of inquiry was used to analyse and gather data. This involved undertaking in-depth, individual interviews with a small sample of APS who had been resettled from a farm to a town in Mpumalanga by a mining house. Briefly, it was found that, contrary to the prevalent finding that DIDR causes further impoverishment, the resettlement actually resulted in development for the APS and as such enhanced their PSC well-being and contributed positively to their identity construction. However, the complexity inherent in resettlement was highlighted, as the participants revealed that the resettlement had not come without some socio-economic costs. It is believed that the findings from this study will complement existing knowledge on DIDR, and inform the design and implementation of Relocation Action Plans (RAPs) that better mitigate the negative PSC effects of DIDR.

Made available in DSpace on 2017-07-21T14:49:46Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Roberto Luiz Pocai Filho.pdf: 19523426 bytes, checksum: 6c5119c175458823bd92407e9bbf7103 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-03-31 / In 1999, a leak of ANEEL information enabled the Movimento dos Atingidos por Barranges (MAB) from accessing the first information about two hydroelectric plants in Chopim Valley that would be built. This work is intended to analyze the different interpretations of the future event in the community Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes in Clevelândia - PR. Gerdau company build dams bothered to create relationships with families affected in order to convince them of their need and its importance. At the heart of the issues of the struggle for land, militants formed with MAB to claim fair compensation. In the context of knowledge and practices, feelings of belonging and different relationship with time the dams allow analyze how affected reinterpret theirexperience of space and appear as its horizon of expectation. / Em 1999, um vazamento de informações da ANEEL possibilitou que o Movimento dos Atingidos por Barragens (MAB) acessasse as primeiras informações sobre duas Usinas Hidrelétricas no Vale do Chopim que seriam construídas. Esse trabalho tem por intenção analisar as diversas interpretações do acontecimento futuro na comunidade Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes em Clevelândia - PR. A companhia Gerdau que construiria as barragens se preocupou em criar relações com as famílias atingidas afim de convencê-las da sua necessidade e da sua importância. No âmago das questões da luta pela terra, militantes se formaram com o MAB para reivindicar uma indenização justa. No âmbito dos saberes e práticas, os sentimentos de pertença e as diferentes relações com o tempo das barragens permitem analisar como os atingidos reinterpretam seu espaço de experiência e como figuram seu horizonte de expectativa.

This thesis sets out to explore the reasons why individuals and communities affected by development operations are generally unable to influence and control the content of development interventions, and also how this disadvantaged position could potentially be ameliorated. The aim is to identify systematic and conceptual shortcomings at the governance level – that is, the issues that are valid on their own account and do not rely on the ideological stance about sustainable development. Accordingly, the thesis suggests four principles of accountability that, if implemented, would ensure a more balanced governance of development projects. It then explores whether and how decision-making in the context of World Bank financing currently adheres to these principles, both in terms of substantive standards of accountability and the procedural mechanisms that are put in place to uphold these standards. The analysis goes beyond the classic emphasis on the World Bank’s founding treaties, or enforcement of operational policies through the Inspection Panel. Instead, the thesis introduces the distinction between general (public international and domestic law), specialized (operational policies) and project-specific (agreements) rules, which, it is argued, are all directly relevant in the context of individual interventions. The notion of ‘project law’ is suggested as a helpful theoretical construct that enables such an analysis across traditional categories of sources. On the whole, ‘project law’ emphasizes the problematic link between different rules at the project level and points towards some fundamental difficulties of ensuring accountability for development transactions. The key argument of the thesis is that affected persons should be explicitly recognised under ‘project law’ and that such status could be useful in devising a system of accountability at the project level. It is also suggested that the governance of development interventions would benefit from better defined and more stringent public law rules and procedures, since these would clarify the limits of contractual freedom within ‘project law’. As a result of such greater certainty, it would be easier to hold decision-makers to account. Under the current system of World Bank financing, such improvements would be contingent primarily on the will of those who hold decision-making power, and their consent to be subjected to a more stringent accountability regime. In other words, whilst the legal tools may exist, there is also a need for the political will to use them.

Orientador: Antonio Thomaz Júnior / Banca: Guiomar Inez Germani / Banca: Luís Antonio Barone / Banca: Valdir Aquino Zitzke / Banca : Vera Maria Favila Miorin / Resumo: Este estudo tem o objetivo de apresentar a origem, formação e trajetória dos atingidos por barragens, organizados entorno do Movimento de Atingidos por Barragens (MAB), frente às políticas do setor elétrico, no Brasil. A trajetória do MAB apresenta semelhanças com outros movimentos sociais que se formaram no final da década de 1970 e início dos anos de 1980. Teve sua gênese ligada a ações pontuais da Igreja (Católica e Luterana) e à oposição sindical, vinculando-se, posteriormente, com a Central Única dos Trabalhadores (CUT) e o Partido dos Trabalhadores (PT), o que contribuiu para a formação de um movimento de âmbito nacional. Enquanto especificidade, o MAB lutava por indenizações justas e mudança das políticas do setor elétrico, que tinha objetivos desenvolvimentistas, propondo formas alternativas de obtenção de energia (eólica, pequenas centrais elétricas (PCHs), de biomassa etc.). No conjunto dos movimentos sociais, o MAB buscava a abertura democrática e se inseria no projeto popular que buscava tomar o poder do Estado, pela via eleitoral, como forma de fazer a transformação social no país. Com a reestruturação do setor elétrico, na década de 1990, marcado pela privatização de empresas do setor, a iniciativa privada busca dominar as fontes de geração de energia e assume o conflito junto aos atingidos por barragens, que até então se dava com o Estado. Esta nova forma de conflito fez com que o MAB redefinisse seu papel, extrapolando sua ação para além das áreas de abrangência das usinas hidrelétricas, passando a atuar junto aos trabalhadores de centros urbanos, tendo como referência o conceito de atingido pelo preço da energia... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: This study aims to present the origin, formation and history of those affected by dams, organized around the Movement of Dam Affected People (Movimento de Atingidos por Barragens - MAB), ahead to the policies of the electricity industry in Brazil. The trajectory of the MAB has similarities with other social movements that were created in the late 1970‟s and early years of 1980. It had its genesis linked to specific actions of the Church (Catholic and Lutheran) and union opposition, and linking subsequently to the Unic Workers Central (Central Única dos Trabalhadores - CUT) and the Workers Party (PT), which contributed to the formation of a nationwide movement. While specificity, MAB fought for fair compensation and change of policies in the electricity sector, which had development objectives by offering alternative ways of energy production (wind, small hydro power (PCHs), biomass etc.). In all social movements, the MAB was seeking a democratic opening and fell within the popular project that sought to take State power, through elections, as means to social transformation in the country. With the restructuring of the electricity sector, marked by the privatization of companies in the sector, private initiative seeks to dominate the sources of power generation and assumes the conflict with those affected by dams, which until then was dealt by State. This new way of conflict has made the MAB redefine its role, surpassing its action beyond the coverage areas of hydroelectric, starting to work with the workers in urban centers, with reference to the concept of hit by energy prices. The expansion of the capital‟s domain over the economy has made the MAB move closer to other social movements, rural (by Via Campesina) or urban (by Consulta Popular) and started to do joint activities with them... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Doutor

This paper proposes a situated reflection on the political potential of the concept of those environmentally affected, in a framework of fight for rights, in order to promote a dense conceptualization, according to the situations of suffering and violations suffered by victims of environmental pollution. First we describe an experience rich in examples, highlighting the institutional set of the injustices andthose devices of mis-recognition. Also we describe the communities formed by and for the victims. Secondly, we make a review of some contexts of use of the notion of environmental affected that can contribute to strength —in the particular case analyzed and by extension, to others— for a public and political self-understanding towards effective recognition. / Este trabajo propone una reflexión situada sobre la potencialidad política de la noción de afectados ambientales en un marco de lucha por los derechos, para promover una conceptualización densa y acorde con la situaciones de padecimiento y vulneración de derechos que padecen las víctimas de la contaminación ambiental. Primero, describimos una experiencia fecunda en ejemplos, destacando la trama institucional de la injusticia recorrida por los afectados y los dispositivos de denegación de reconocimiento, así como las comunidades formadas por y para las víctimas. Segundo, realizamos un repaso de algunos contextos de uso de la noción de afectados ambientales que pueden contribuir a fortalecer —en el caso particular analizado y, por extensión, en otros— una autocomprensión público- política para el efectivo reconocimiento.

Changing the approach to communication and engagement with the local people in Liberia during the Ebola response turned out to be a key strategy in the Red Cross’ work. The Liberian Red Cross’ communication with the crisis-affected people changed significantly during the fight against the Ebola virus, from top-down information to a more dialogical communication approach. The Ebola epidemic in West Africa has caused more than 11 000 deaths since the outbreak in March 2014. The task of defeating the virus seemed overwhelming at times, but the outbreak finally stopped and all the three worst hit countries: Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia were declared Ebola-free by the World Health Organization. Communication with and participation of the people the aid organizations target have been a central issue for discussion within the international community and development agencies for a long time. During the Ebola response it was clearly stated that communicating and engaging with the people living in the affected area was a core approach during and after the response. This thesis explores how one of the responding humanitarian organizations, The Red Cross, used communication with the crisis affected people in Liberia as a tool in their response to help stop and prevent the virus from spreading. The study is done as a case study. Main components of the case, and focus for the analysis, are semi-structured interviews with staff and volunteers from the Liberian Red Cross that worked with communication and operational activities during the Ebola response. Red Cross documents from the Ebola response, policy, planning, evaluation and training-documents, are also important part of the case.

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According to the Movement of People Affected by Dams (MAB), the number of those who were expelled from their properties and living places because of those projects goes beyond one (1) million of Brazilians, of which about 70% of them have not their rights guaranteed. Thus, ultimately increasing the quota for the landless, jobless and without perspectives, increasing hunger, violence and misery. From the standpoint of symbolic and cultural aspects, it also exacerbates the consequences that occur as a result of these developments. This study takes a look at this scenario, trying to understand the logic behind the current energy model, so closely tied to capitalism, which is moved by profit at any cost. After examining the main impacts and conflicts generated by building dams - presented as a synonym for progress and development - it draws attention to the emergency of the submerged, that is, the regional organizations that led to the creation of the MAB (1991), with is now of national reach . The analysis of the subject is made against a background of two basic concepts, namely: sustainable development and ecological citizenship. The concepts and theoretical viewpoints, the multiple forms of resistance and complaints, the rights of those affected by dams, the achievements and proposals of the movement, its trajectory gives the structure of the other part of the approach. The objectives of the MAB and the fight are not restricted to seeking compensatory and remedial measures, but it turns to the construction of an energetic project, and ultimately to the establishment of a sustainable society, fair, solidary, democratic and respectful of the environment. For this dissertation, Water and Energy for Life, I used as a methodological resource, a participant observation, interviews with semi-structured scripts and the analysis of primary sources (documents, productions and the website of the movement). I have also made use of an extensive study of bibliography relative to the subject in consideration. I have started from the premise that the movement is an ideal place to build a political identity of those affected and to strengthen their citizenship, a situation which has proved largely true / Vivemos um período de crise ambiental sem precedentes. Ela resulta de uma opção desenvolvimentista baseada na exploração desmedida dos bens naturais, na concentração da riqueza e na exclusão social. Nesse contexto, as demandas por energia se tornam cada vez maiores. Entre as fontes energéticas, a hidroeletricidade ocupa a maior fatia, o que exige a construção progressiva de barragens. No conjunto dos seus efeitos, constam graves impactos de ordem social, ecológica e simbólica. No Brasil, são poucos os rios de médio e grande porte que ainda não foram barrados no mínimo em um ponto para a instalação de hidrelétricas. De acordo com o Movimento dos Atingidos por Barragens (MAB), a cifra dos que foram expulsos de suas propriedades e locais de vida por tais projetos já transcende um (1) milhão de brasileiros, sendo que cerca de 70% deles não têm seus direitos garantidos. Dessa maneira, acabam por aumentar o contingente dos sem terra, sem trabalho e sem perspectivas, ampliando a fome, a violência e a miséria. Do ponto de vista simbólico e cultural, também são agudas as conseqüências que se verificam em virtude desses empreendimentos. A presente pesquisa lança um olhar sobre este cenário, tentando entender a lógica subjacente ao modelo energético vigente, vinculado de modo estreito ao capitalismo, o qual se move pelo lucro a qualquer custo. Após averiguar os principais impactos e conflitos gerados com a construção de hidrelétricas apresentadas como sinônimo de progresso e desenvolvimento atenta-se para a emergência dos submersos, ou seja, das organizações regionais que desembocaram na criação do MAB (1991), com atuação nacional. A análise do tema é feita tendo como pano de fundo dois conceitos básicos, quais sejam: desenvolvimento sustentável e cidadania ecológica. As concepções e posicionamentos teóricos, as múltiplas formas de resistências e denúncias, a defesa dos direitos dos atingidos por barragens, as conquistas e proposições concretas do Movimento ao longo de sua trajetória dão a estrutura da outra parte da abordagem. Os objetivos e a luta do MAB não se restringem à busca de medidas paliativas e compensatórias, mas se volta para a construção de um projeto energético distinto e, em última instância, para a instauração de uma sociedade sustentável, justa, solidária, democrática e protetora do meio ambiente. Para a elaboração da tese Água e Energia para a Vida, utilizei como recurso metodológico a observação participante, a entrevista com roteiros semi-estruturados e a análise de fontes primárias (documentos, produções e site do Movimento). Também desenvolvi estudo de amplo acervo bibliográfico em conexão com o tema em foco. Parti do pressuposto de que o Movimento é um espaço privilegiado para construir a identidade política dos atingidos e fortalecer a sua cidadania, hipótese que se mostrou amplamente verdadeira

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According to the Movement of People Affected by Dams (MAB), the number of those who were expelled from their properties and living places because of those projects goes beyond one (1) million of Brazilians, of which about 70% of them have not their rights guaranteed. Thus, ultimately increasing the quota for the landless, jobless and without perspectives, increasing hunger, violence and misery. From the standpoint of symbolic and cultural aspects, it also exacerbates the consequences that occur as a result of these developments. This study takes a look at this scenario, trying to understand the logic behind the current energy model, so closely tied to capitalism, which is moved by profit at any cost. After examining the main impacts and conflicts generated by building dams - presented as a synonym for progress and development - it draws attention to the emergency of the submerged, that is, the regional organizations that led to the creation of the MAB (1991), with is now of national reach . The analysis of the subject is made against a background of two basic concepts, namely: sustainable development and ecological citizenship. The concepts and theoretical viewpoints, the multiple forms of resistance and complaints, the rights of those affected by dams, the achievements and proposals of the movement, its trajectory gives the structure of the other part of the approach. The objectives of the MAB and the fight are not restricted to seeking compensatory and remedial measures, but it turns to the construction of an energetic project, and ultimately to the establishment of a sustainable society, fair, solidary, democratic and respectful of the environment. For this dissertation, Water and Energy for Life, I used as a methodological resource, a participant observation, interviews with semi-structured scripts and the analysis of primary sources (documents, productions and the website of the movement). I have also made use of an extensive study of bibliography relative to the subject in consideration. I have started from the premise that the movement is an ideal place to build a political identity of those affected and to strengthen their citizenship, a situation which has proved largely true / Vivemos um período de crise ambiental sem precedentes. Ela resulta de uma opção desenvolvimentista baseada na exploração desmedida dos bens naturais, na concentração da riqueza e na exclusão social. Nesse contexto, as demandas por energia se tornam cada vez maiores. Entre as fontes energéticas, a hidroeletricidade ocupa a maior fatia, o que exige a construção progressiva de barragens. No conjunto dos seus efeitos, constam graves impactos de ordem social, ecológica e simbólica. No Brasil, são poucos os rios de médio e grande porte que ainda não foram barrados no mínimo em um ponto para a instalação de hidrelétricas. De acordo com o Movimento dos Atingidos por Barragens (MAB), a cifra dos que foram expulsos de suas propriedades e locais de vida por tais projetos já transcende um (1) milhão de brasileiros, sendo que cerca de 70% deles não têm seus direitos garantidos. Dessa maneira, acabam por aumentar o contingente dos sem terra, sem trabalho e sem perspectivas, ampliando a fome, a violência e a miséria. Do ponto de vista simbólico e cultural, também são agudas as conseqüências que se verificam em virtude desses empreendimentos. A presente pesquisa lança um olhar sobre este cenário, tentando entender a lógica subjacente ao modelo energético vigente, vinculado de modo estreito ao capitalismo, o qual se move pelo lucro a qualquer custo. Após averiguar os principais impactos e conflitos gerados com a construção de hidrelétricas apresentadas como sinônimo de progresso e desenvolvimento atenta-se para a emergência dos submersos, ou seja, das organizações regionais que desembocaram na criação do MAB (1991), com atuação nacional. A análise do tema é feita tendo como pano de fundo dois conceitos básicos, quais sejam: desenvolvimento sustentável e cidadania ecológica. As concepções e posicionamentos teóricos, as múltiplas formas de resistências e denúncias, a defesa dos direitos dos atingidos por barragens, as conquistas e proposições concretas do Movimento ao longo de sua trajetória dão a estrutura da outra parte da abordagem. Os objetivos e a luta do MAB não se restringem à busca de medidas paliativas e compensatórias, mas se volta para a construção de um projeto energético distinto e, em última instância, para a instauração de uma sociedade sustentável, justa, solidária, democrática e protetora do meio ambiente. Para a elaboração da tese Água e Energia para a Vida, utilizei como recurso metodológico a observação participante, a entrevista com roteiros semi-estruturados e a análise de fontes primárias (documentos, produções e site do Movimento). Também desenvolvi estudo de amplo acervo bibliográfico em conexão com o tema em foco. Parti do pressuposto de que o Movimento é um espaço privilegiado para construir a identidade política dos atingidos e fortalecer a sua cidadania, hipótese que se mostrou amplamente verdadeira

<p>From long ago, rivers have always sustained livelihoods of the peoples through the utilisation of different natural resources available in the basin. All over the world, many rivers have been dammed in the spirit of performing various purposes: agricultural irrigation, domestic water supply and power generation or flood control.</p><p>By the year 2001, the World Commission on Dams brought into focus the debate on damrelated impacts on local economies, societal cultures, livelihoods security and environmental conservation. The outcome of the World Commission on Dams consultation strongly recommended the governments to involve all stakeholders to address appropriately all issues associated with dams.</p><p>The overall focus of this master thesis is the projected Rusumo Falls dam in the Kagera River Basin (East Africa). Based on literature documentation completed by on-ground observations and qualitative interviews at Rusumo, various issues connected with the dam are presented.</p><p>In the first part, the Kagera River Basin background information is provided. It gives an overview of the physical and human characteristics of the Kagera watershed and subcatchments. A brief history and socio-economic indicators are given to enlighten the outsiders about the development challenges of the riparian countries of Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. Regional frameworks for the development and management of Kagera Basin natural resources are presented: The Kagera Basin Organisation and the Nile Basin Initiative.</p><p>Section two analyses the likely social problems around the Rusumo Hydro Electric Project resulting from the land issue and the electricity needs and posing a dilemma for the governments committed to reverse the poverty and developing the economies. Benefits and drawbacks of the dam as perceived by the beneficiaries are thoroughly listed.</p><p>Based on the overwhelming supports from the Rusumo people, the governments of Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania together with the international community, a public participation scenario is suggested in the last chapter. It encourages the governments to come together with all interested groups and the affected people of Rusumo and address any matters associated to the dam management process.</p><p>The conclusion of this study draws some strategies and methods to ensure full popular participation in the dam management. It provides some ways to involve all stakeholders to address the related issues. As the Rusumo people perceptions of the dam possible effects might not be realistic, the popular participation can offer them a good opportunity to handle socio-economic problems such as the land issue, the economy restructure and the nature conservation. In this case study, the government of Rwanda is therefore responsible for the establishment of platforms for a broad popular consultation.</p>