Colombia

Silvia Hidalgo
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A chapter in The Humanitarian Response Index 2007, 2008, pp 78-85 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract The inclusion of Colombia in the 2007 Humanitarian Response Index (HRI) may surprise some, especially Colombians. Indeed, Colombia takes pride in its well established democracy, strong economic growth, and high levels of human development. However, these achievements mask a humanitarian crisis brought on by continued armed conflict. Because the government is unwilling to recognise the crisis—for both political reasons and out of anxiety to avoid the application of international humanitarian law—there is ineffective state presence in many parts of the country. As a consequence, whole segments of the population face a protracted humanitarian crisis in which thousands die and tens of thousands are displaced every year. The effects of the conflict are exacerbated by poverty and inequality.

Keywords: Armed Conflict; Armed Group; Drug Trade; Humanitarian Assistance; United Nations High Commissioner (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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DOI: 10.1057/9780230287679_7

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