IDENTIFYING PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES IN CONFLICT AREAS: CASE BAJO PUTUMAYO-COLOMBIA, IDENTIFICACIÓN DE ALTERNATIVAS PRODUCTIVAS EN ZONAS DE CONFLICTO: CASO BAJO PUTUMAYO-COLOMBIA

Alvaro Velasco Blanco

Revista Global de Negocios, 2016, vol. 4, issue 8, 79-94

Abstract: Set deep in the Amazonia Colombiana, the Bajo Putumayo region, with a population of 180.000 inhabitants is made up of five municipalities. This region has been known for the convergence of multiple endemic problems as a consequence of violence generated by the armed conflict in our country. In addition to the malevolent result provoked by the presence of insurgent groups, is has high dependence on extractive activities, especially those related to Oil exploitation, and production and merchandising of illicit crops. Poverty is substantial in the region. This research focuses on exploring productive alternatives with twelve social-oriented organizations made of people from the region. It identifies some sectors or activities, that given the characteristics of the local economy, could be strengthened or developed to improve the economy and wellbeing of individuals.

Keywords: Armed Conflict; Illicit Crops; Colonization; Displacement; Associativity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D63 D74 H23 H56 I31 O13 O18 Q12 Q2 Q26 R1 R5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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