Social and Human Development: Their Contribution to Peace in Turbaco (Bolívar, Colombia)
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Abstract
This research paper examines the contribution to sustainable development and peace in the municipality of Turbaco (Bolívar, Colombia), of programs implemented by a private company. The analysis, supported by leaders of the displaced people, shows those programs and initiatives which contribute to sustainable development and peace, and opens up a variety of possibilities so that the public and private companies follow new models that favor peace and social development in the communities where they are located.
The study focuses in the 2014-2016 term. It includes 107 surveys administered to members of the displaced community and an interview to the manager of the private company
responsible for the programs.
Keywords:
sustainable development, peace, sustainability and armed conflict in Colombia