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Abstract
The objective of this study was to verify the evolution of economic
indicators of the families, living in 27 communities, benefited by
Rural Poverty Reduction Program in the state of Ceará. For this purpose,
the years of 1998 (base year) and 2001 were selected. The information
was obtained from the beneficiaries of projects such as water supply,
rural electrification, agriculture mechanization and land reform. The
results allowed to conclude that there was an improvement in living
conditions, acquisition of durable goods and income level of population
benefited by the Program. Also, comparison between per capita income
of these families and rural population of the state was made.