Programa, Putumayo - Ana Esther Parra Rivera

Abstract

In this episode of "Voices and Regions," Dr. Ana Esther Parra Rivera, Secretary of Social Development of the Putumayo Government, discusses the progress in gender equality in the region. She highlights the increasing political participation of women and the efforts to empower women in both rural and urban areas. The discussion also covers initiatives for youth, including the establishment of Municipal Youth Councils and the importance of instilling values and commitment in young people. Economic challenges due to new regulations on royalties and the region's dependency on oil are also addressed. Lastly, social and economic issues, lack of infrastructure, and government interventions in health and education are analyzed, emphasizing the need for sustainable change to improve the future of the department.