Study goals
Propose entrepreneurial management practices to institutionally strengthen Casa do Figureiro, ensuring financial, cultural, and symbolic sustainability, aligned with community self-management and the appreciation of traditional knowledge, in the face of structural weaknesses that threaten its continuity as an autonomous cultural facility.
Relevance / originality
It articulates community management and the appreciation of traditional knowledge to strengthen threatened cultural enterprises, combining self-management practices and accessible management tools It's original for integrating technical interventions sensitive to the territory, generating a replicable model for the sustainability of cultural
Methodology / approach
Qualitative and interventional research, based on action research and participatory design, with participant observation, open-ended interviews, and document analysis. Collaborative development of solutions aligned with community values to strengthen the management, visibility, and sustainability of Casa do Figureiro.
Main results
Formation of an internal management team, adoption of administrative routines, creation of a visual identity, 23% increase in digital engagement, and development of proposals for public notices. Initial organizational strengthening and symbolic enhancement of the House, with increased participation and community cohesion.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
Integrates social entrepreneurship, cultural management, and solidarity economy frameworks with participatory action research Demonstrates how combining traditional knowledge and community self-management with accessible management tools fosters sustainable cultural enterprises, offering a replicable methodological model for similar grassroots organizations in diverse territorial contexts
Social / management contributions
Institutional strengthening of Casa do Figureiro, preserving traditional knowledge, increasing income generation, and cultural visibility. Implementing participatory management practices and sustainable strategies, serving as a replicable model for community organizations in peripheral contexts and those with intangible heritage.