Hydrographic Basins: The Management Programs of the East-Ern Basin of Southern Bahia in the Light of the Theory of so-Cial Exchanges

Objective: The objective of this study was to verify the main facilitators for the management of river basins in the southern region of Bahia, as well as to establish the relationship between the determining factors for participation and social exchanges that occur in river basin management programs. Theoretical Framework: The study is based on Social Exchange Theory (SET), which presents itself as a promising framework for expanding our conception of the governance and management systems present in the exchange and exchange relationships that occur in organizations, given that it can facilitate formal cooperative arrangements. Method: The analysis was carried out from three perspectives: Descriptive analysis, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and multiple linear regression analysis. Results and Discussion: The determining factors for participation in river basin management programs, from the theoretical lens of SET, are mainly related to socioeconomic issues and justice, which involve values, quality of life and subsistence conditions. Research Implications: From a practical point of view, the contribution applies due to its relevance in identifying the main motivational factors that influence the decision to participate or not in river basin management programs. Originality/Value: This approach is innovative because it offers a new perspective on the dimensions of social exchanges in the context of participatory collaboration. As a social contribution, the study is embedded within the context of network formation, which can enable the exchange of experiences and social learning.