Políticas Públicas de los jóvenes en Villavicencio

Abstract

In this work, the different public policies in Villavicencio will be conceptualized, including their composition, thematic and fundamental axes to ensure their integral development and active participation in society. This article aims to analyze the characteristics and scope of the existing policies in the city, as well as to identify their strengths and gaps in relation to the youth population. Through the analysis of perceptions, we seek to propose strategies that improve the implementation of these policies in various areas such as education, labor integration, citizen participation, and social welfare. Preliminary results indicate that, although there are local initiatives aligned with Law 1622 of 2013 (Statutory Law of Youth Citizenship), limitations persist in their implementation, such as the lack of institutional articulation, insufficient allocation of resources, and low youth participation in decision-making processes. Subsequently, strategies and different mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation will be proposed to strengthen aspects where legal gaps and lack of municipal legislation are identified. These strategies will involve articulating efforts among the public sector, private sector, and civil society, as established in various capitals such as Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali. This work is supported by sources such as Law 1622 of 2013, which establishes the regulatory framework for youth policies in Colombia; the Municipal Development Plan of Villavicencio 2020-2023, which defines local priorities in youth matters; and academic studies such as that of Rodríguez and Gómez (2020), who analyze the challenges of public policies for youth in urban contexts. Through this analysis, the aim is to contribute to the design of more inclusive and effective policies that promote the integral development of young people in Villavicencio.