A Importância dos laudos antropológicos para a repartição de benefícios: um elo entre empresas privadas de biocosméticos e comunidades amazônicas.

Abstract

This study discusses the importance of anthropological reports for legitimizing commercial relations between companies and rural Amazon communities. As a case study, three communities were based: Cotijuba, Campo Limpo and Boa Vista do Acará, the latter being characterized as a traditional community based on the anthropological report. In addition, it analyzes the participation of the State in the development of this process, as well as identifies the social actors involved. Based on fieldwork and analysis of the relevant literature, a form was applied, made direct observation with family farmers and social actors identified and considered as key actors. These resources allowed the verification of the existence of a clear mismatch between the legal requirements, the needs and “time” (always fast) of the company and what is desired and understood by the communities. In addition, there was a difficulty in strengthening social capital and clearly communities are an important link in this process of bioprospecting. However, the “transformation” of the Boa Vista do Acará community into “traditional” did not add negotiable rights or other advantages to it.