This paper shows the results of the socio-economic analysis of the state of Quintana Roo, México. The indicators taken into account were education, health, employment profile, income and population. It is often taken for granted that the municipalities within the state of Quintana Roo are all...

Arboletes, Necoclí, San Juan de Urabá y Turbo, no sólo son los municipios del Caribe antioqueño sino que comparten una segunda característica, hacer partede la periferia del país. En Colombia esto no parece ser una virtud, ya que sonprecisamente las poblaciones periféricas las que...

Buenaventura no sólo es uno de los puertos más importante de Colombia, sinoque también hace parte del Valle del Cauca, uno de los departamentos másprósperos junto con Antioquia y Cundinamarca. Sin embargo, y pese a estascaracterísticas, es uno de los municipios más pobres del país. Este...

This essay explores the theoretical arguments regarding the existence of “smart” territories, a recently-developed concept based on notions related to the knowledge society and knowledge economy, sustainable development, and social inclusion. This paper examines the preconditions necessary...

The development of policies related to the promotion of territorial development, family farming and the revitalization of local markets, linked to the revitalization of public institutional system, the promotion of partnerships and the establishment of areas of citizen participation, open spaces...

A través de este paper realizamos un recorrido rápido e introductorio sobre los elementos más importantes de la Nueva Geografía Económica, destacando el concepto general sobre el que se sustenta la rama, un pequeño repaso histórico y la concepción de una competencia imperfecta sobre la...

After the joining of Spain to the EU, the economic and social cohesion has become the second European policy, in relation to the volume of resources. Spain is the country that manages the larger volume of European funds. From 2000 uncertainties will affect both the amount of resources allocated...

Our hypothesis is proposed to introduce the idea of Leviathan weak, the classical conception of the state is problematized; primarily in regions suffering public violence, lack of legitimacy and sovereignty. This paper is the first part of a project that distinguishes three components that...

The municipality is the government level closest to its population which directly perceives their needs and requirements. The municipalities´ responsibilities are to provide public services and guarantee basic public infrastructure. Thus, it is essential that municipalities have sufficient...