Entes Territoriales y Programas Sobre Economía Social y Solidaria; Retos y Dificultades en Colombia

Abstract

This article analyzes the challenges and difficulties faced by territorial entities in Colombia for the implementation of social and solidarity economy programs. Through a systematic review of documentary sources with a qualitative interpretative approach, it examines the legal, administrative, and regulatory barriers that limit the action of municipalities and departments in this field. The study begins with the develop of key concepts of social and solidarity economy from a private law perspective, then delimits the scope and regulatory limitations of Colombian territorial entities. Finally, it identifies the main obstacles that these entities encounter when attempting to implement programs aimed at strengthening associativity, cooperativism, and popular economy. Among the findings of the study are the lack of regulatory clarity, budgetary restrictions, the absence of technical training, and the tensions between the globalized capitalist model and solidarity principles. The article concludes with reflections aimed at improving the design and implementation of territorial policies in social and solidarity economy.