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Sumak kawasy

  • Postal address

    Colombia

Organization profile

Research fields

Development; Economic Growth; Inequality; Poverty; Political economy; Externalities and market failures; Education Economics

Organization profile

The Sumak Kawsay Political Economy Hotbed is an interdisciplinary academic space dedicated to the analysis of economic, political and social problems from critical approaches.Its objective is to encourage research and debate on current challenges, promoting dialogue and collective learning.Through research, publications and participation in conferences, it promotes analytical thinking and the generation of knowledge with social impact.His approach is based on alternative economic theories and the use of quantitative and qualitative tools for the analysis of public policies and contemporary economic phenomena.

Área de conocimiento (OCDE)

  • Social Sciences

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  3. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    SDG 5 Gender Equality
  4. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  5. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  6. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  7. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  8. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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