Castanheira de Pera is defending the decentralization of knowledge as a way to develop the interior of the country. The local mayor believes that this measure is essential to revitalize the most disadvantaged regions and allow for more balanced growth of the territory.
The mayor rejects the uniform application of public policies, considering that this approach does not recognize the particularities of each region. In his view, policies must be adapted to the specific needs of each territory.
This position arises in the context of a broader debate about the asymmetries between the interior and the coast of Portugal. The mayor argues that the current development model has not been effective in reversing the trend of abandonment and depopulation of the interior areas of the country.




