Cartagena, Colombia
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- Publicación |While motherhood is gradually shifting toward older ages, adolescent pregnancy persists in some regions of the country. Adolescent fertility must be understood as a phenomenon shaped by multiple dimensions, and its persistence constitutes a sensitive indicator of inequality.
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The commemoration of fifteen years of activities of the Center for Regional Economic Studies (CEER in Spanish) has a special significance within the institutional life of Banco de la República (the Central Bank of Colombia) because its creation meant a significant step forward in the purposes of…
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This study analyzes the agricultural credit system in Colombia, with a particular focus on access to financing by small-scale rural producers. It examines the policies of the National Agricultural Credit System (SNCA), the financial instruments managed by the…
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This study examines a key question for territorial policy in Colombia: Does dividing the country into more departments make sense as a strategy to reduce poverty and foster local economic development? Throughout Colombian history, new departments have been created under…
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This study examines the evolution of gender roles and time use in Colombia throughout the 20th century and into the 21st, using microdata from the population censuses conducted between 1964 and 2018, as well as the National Time Use Surveys (ENUT) from 2016–2017…
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Although Santander continues to rank among the departments with the highest gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Colombia, in recent years it has shown a relative lag in its economic and social performance. In light of these trends, the purpose of this document is to…
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Higher household consumption of durable goods boosted retail sales within the context of improved business confidence. At the same time, the dynamism of sporting events, concerts, and festivals stimulated demand for tourism services, particularly from foreign visitors.
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This study examines rental costs across various Colombian cities to understand their contribution to the cost of living and their recent evolution. A comparative index is constructed to measure price differences between cities, adjusting for housing quality and…
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Catatumbo is a region located in northeastern Colombia on the border with Venezuela, which has historically been the scene of waves of violence. In recent years, it has established itself as one of the areas with the largest coca cultivation in the country. This…
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Commerce strengthened, driven by a rebound in sales of cultural items, entertainment, and new vehicles and motorcycles, amid improved commercial confidence. The financial system supported this momentum with increased lending, particularly to the business sector.
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Cartagena, June 4, 2025
I would like to begin by expressing my gratitude for this opportunity to take part in this event, and extend a very special greeting to Mr. Jonathan Malagón, president of Asobancaria, Mr. Javier Suárez, chairman of its Board of Directors, all the…
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This study assesses the impact of housing provision in a rural area of a developing country. It examines a government program that delivered prefabricated houses to households whose dwellings were destroyed by flooding caused by the breach of the Canal del Dique in Santa Lucía, Colombia…
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Cartagena,
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Notes at the 27th Asobancaria Treasury CongressLeonardo Villar, Governor of Banco de la República (the Central Bank of Colombia)Cartagena, 13 February 2025
Thanks to Asobancaria, and particularly to…
- Publicación |Given that education is closely related to other determinants of informal employment, this study models its behavior to assess its impact on informality rates, recognizing that an improvement in the educational level could positively influence productivity and the formalization of employment.
- Publicación |“Political stability or continuity can shape fiscal outcomes at the regional level, a topic that has received little attention in the political economy literature."
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Can radio campaigns affect fertility? This paper examines the impact of a national radio campaign promoting family planning clinics in late 1960s Colombia on the country's rapid fertility decline. The campaign, initiated by Profamilia in 1969, provided information about…
Documentos de Trabajo sobre Economía Regional y Urbana - Fiscal Overview in Latin America, 2000-2022
Publicación |“Despite the advances in the pursuit of macro-fiscal sustainability aimed at providing greater well-being to the population, tax systems in Latin America are still far from achieving their goals of equity and efficiency.”- Publicación |“The existence of closures on the Vía al Llano increases transportation costs by 41.1%, while one more day of closure increases freight costs on average by 3.7%. When examining the effect of blockages on the Vía al Llano caused by natural disasters, by breaking down the goods by sector, it is…
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La Matuna is an area located in the heart of the historic center of Cartagena de Indias, between El Centro, San Diego and Getsemaní, which makes it an area of special interest for the city. Despite its location and some constructions that occurred at the end of…
