Diseño de un modelo de desarrollo rural sostenible para la vereda El Pantano del municipio de Girón en Santander

Abstract

The current development model focus on economic growth, disregarding social aspects, and generating a negative impact on the environment; the 2030 agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), offer a transformed vision that contributes to improving quality life in communities, guaranteeing resources for future generations. The current model's problems are not unrelated to Colombia's rural zones; therefore, the main goal of this investigation, consist of developing a rural's model of development, based on the SDGs for the village El Pantano del Municipio de Girón, Santander, a rural community, mainly dedicated to agriculture and poultry farming, which reveals mismatches among the measures, development goals and priorities. In order to achieve this, we used the planning method "Backcasting" through participatory surveys, questionnaires, and workshops; The geopolitical, socio-economic and environmental context was established; The main opportunities and obstacles for development were identified and analyzed, Actions based on the needs and priorities of the community were agreed upon and articulated, working towards a better future, likewise, the designed model prioritizes the quality of education, social inclusion, waste management, and the care and restoration of the surrounding ecosystem. Thus, it is expected that this model will provide a clear direction for the sustainable development of the village, offering a better quality of life to its inhabitants in its eventual implementation, which contributes to the achievement of the SDGs and is useful for decision-making. in rural sector public policies.