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Abstract
The objective of this study was to identify and analyze tangible
and intangible social capital of benefited communities by the resources
of rural Poverty Reduction Program in the state of Ceará. The data were obtained by interviewing individuals and leaders of communities benefited
by projects such as water supply, land reform, rural electrification and
agricultural mechanization. For each type of project, social capital index
was constructed. The results indicated that communities have medium
level of social capital accumulation and resources supplied by this program
contributed to increase social capital in these communities.