Desenvolvimento na Amazônia e o papel da Universidade

Abstract

This work is an excerpt from a master's research in development and will address the concept of development in dispute regarding the Amazon and the contribution of public universities, specifically UFPA, to this theme. Considered one of the largest public universities in the Amazon, the Federal University of Pará (UFPA) currently holds significant relevance in the Pará territory, whether through teaching, research, or extension. The public university is composed of experiences not only from students but also from an entire community of residents in the cities where it is located. These residents see universities as a means to improve many essential services, such as education and health, which are crucial for the development of a region. Thus, the objective is to analyze UFPA's contributions to the development of the Amazon. The research methodology is bibliographic, with qualitative analysis characteristics. The justification for this research lies in the possibility of positively and significantly contributing to improving the quality of higher education in the Amazon, given that the development project for Brazil's interior still sees the Amazon as its main challenge.