Cartagena, Colombia
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- Publicación |The combination of persistent poverty, inequality, and limited labor market opportunities increases the vulnerability of young people in the city, which may lead them to seek income-generating options in illegal or highly risky activities.
- Publicación |In Bogotá and the Eastern region, road closures lead to price increases close to 2%, reflecting a high degree of functional dependence on this corridor. In contrast, other regions show more moderate or non-significant effects, suggesting greater diversification of routes, sources, and supply…
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Commercial activity maintained a favorable performance driven by household spending on new vehicles and motorcycles as well as on cultural and entertainment goods in an environment of improved consumer confidence, lower unemployment, increased remittances, and a greater number of events and…
- Publicación |The story of poverty reduction in Colombia has two very different chapters. Between 2012 and 2019, poverty declined mainly due to demographic changes and the expansion of formal employment. However, the accelerated drop between 2021 and 2024 was driven primarily by the strong recovery of the labor…
- Publicación |In terms of logistics performance, the model indicates small but statistically significant effects: in months with at least one closure, freight volumes along the corridor fall by about 1%, while the average cost per kilogram increases by roughly 1%.
- Publicación |The findings underscore the vulnerability of riverside municipalities to fiscal shocks and their dependence on intergovernmental transfers to sustain development.
- Publicación |Natural Resource Funds (NRFs), or natural‑resource sovereign wealth funds, are special‑purpose investment funds that have become increasingly important tools for public asset and fiscal management in resource‑dependent countries worldwide.
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The increase in the number of employed people and the constant flow of remittances strengthened households’ disposable income, supporting more dynamic private consumption, particularly in domestic trade, vehicle purchases, and the demand for accommodation services and durable goods.
- 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…
