Economic growth of the district of Barranquilla (2016 - 2022)

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Joaquín Beltran Rada
William de Jesús Manjarrés de Ávila
Mayerlis Judith De León García
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8719-1993
Marta Luz Diaz Granados Visbal
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6628-5565

Abstract

The study aims to analyze the fiscal management of the District of Barranquilla between 2016 and 2022, assessing the sustainability and reliability of its revenue sources. The research was based on the documentary review of accountability reports and District development plans, with a descriptive approach to identify key trends in the District's revenues and expenditures.


The results indicate that, throughout this period, Barranquilla relied heavily on the General System of Participations (SGP), which generated uncertainty about its sustainability,especially after changes in its growth starting in 2017. In addition, Barranquilla's fluctuated according to collection efficiency, and royalties remained a source of revenue. royalties remained an unstable source. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted revenues in 2020, causing a notable drop. At In conclusion, the District's fiscal management faces significant challenges, especially in diversifying revenue sources and improving collection efficiency, to ensure collection efficiency, in order to ensure long-term fiscal sustainability in the long term.

Keywords:
Financial administration, Fiscal policy, Public administration, Local government


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Beltran Rada, J., Manjarrés de Ávila, W. de J. ., De León García, M. J. ., & Diaz Granados Visbal, M. L. . (2025). Economic growth of the district of Barranquilla (2016 - 2022). Perspectivas, 10(25), 146-172. https://doi.org/10.26620/uniminuto.perspectivas.10.25.2025.146-172

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