Spatial analysis of the social vulnerability index in the new regional divisions of the State of Minas Gerais-Brazil

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https://doi.org/10.5216/ag.v16i3.73627

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In the last two decades, Brazil has presented economic growth and breakthroughs in the

improvement of the quality of life. Yet, it is still a country of great socioeconomic contrasts. Brazilian social inequality has historical roots, from slavery to the rapid and late development of capitalism combined with an accelerated urbanization. The absence of public policies and private planning, aimed at regional development centered on the economy and social development, has generated both inter-regional and intra-regional disparities. The objective of this study is to analyze how the Social Vulnerability Index exposes municipal and regional socioeconomic differences in Minas Gerais, through spatial analysis, considering the relevance of the geographic location. Results show, through spatial analysis, that the reproduction of inequalities persists given the heterogeneity of regional development. Therefore, discussing public policies and private planning, aimed at the joint development of municipalities and regions, is a key action for regional socioeconomic improvement.

Keywords: Spatial Analysis. Moran Index. Regional Division. Regionalization.

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2022-12-21

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LOPES, P. C. B.; PEREIRA, L. A. G. Spatial analysis of the social vulnerability index in the new regional divisions of the State of Minas Gerais-Brazil. Ateliê Geográfico Journal, Goiânia, v. 16, n. 3, p. 173–191, 2022. DOI: 10.5216/ag.v16i3.73627. Disponível em: https://revistas.ufg.br/atelie/article/view/73627. Acesso em: 19 dec. 2024.

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