Ph. D. in Sociology from Indiana University, retired from the World Bank, consultant on conflict development and peace. Address: Calle 39A # 24-57 Bogota D.C., Colombia
This publication was developed and produced by the Social Development Family of the World Bank. T... more This publication was developed and produced by the Social Development Family of the World Bank. The Environment, Rural Development, and Social Development Families are part of the Envirorunentally and Socially Sustainable Development (ESSD) Network. The Social Development Family is made up of World Bank staff working on social issues. Papers in the Social Development series are not formal publications of the World Bank. They are published informally and circulated to encourage discussion and comment within the development community. The findings, interpretations, judgments, and conclusions expressed in this paper are those of the author(s) and should not be attributed to the World Bank, to its affiliated organizations, or to members of the Board of Executive Directors or the governments they represent.
El presente trabajo propone una metodología para valorar el rigor de los requisitos de un currícu... more El presente trabajo propone una metodología para valorar el rigor de los requisitos de un currículo para un estudiante de educación superior, expresados en términos de requisitos y co-requisitos. Dicha metodología emplea un sistema de ponderación para las restricciones con base en la severidad y el impacto que estas restricciones representan en el flujo curricular, y define un índice de restricción. Ésta se puede aplicar desde un curso de un solo semestre hasta un plan de estudios completo. La metodología fue diseñada por
In the Magdalena Medio Region November 2002 Number 6 The Program for Development and Peace in Mag... more In the Magdalena Medio Region November 2002 Number 6 The Program for Development and Peace in Magdalena Medio, supported by a Bank Learning and Innovation Loan, promotes a community-based participatory approach to development and peace in one of the most conflictive regions of Colombia. With a heavy emphasis on the strengthening of social capital and productive sub-projects, the Project offers important lessons on development interventions in conflict-affected regions. A Vision for Development and Peace development of the region to increase living standards and reduce violence by forging links Situated in the heart of Colombia, Magdalena Medio between communities, NGOs, the business sector, is one of the poorest and most violent parts of the various levels of government and, as appropriate, country. The region is not a single political-the armed actors. administrative unit but is composed of 29 municipalities located in 4 Departments. Although A Focus on Learning and Innovation very diverse, these 29 municipalities share some common characteristics such as proximity to the The Program's vision is ambitious and dynamic Magdalena River, the important role of the oil involving an interactive process across two industry and a high level of armed conflict and dimensions: (i) while building the program from the violence. In fact, Magdalena Medio is a microcosm bottom up, to work at all levels-community, of the actors and issues underlying Colombia's municipality, sub-region and region-and link them armed conflict involving guerillas, right-wing with national policies and institutions; and (ii) to put paramilitaries, and the army battling for control while national policies into practice in the municipalities the civilian population struggles to survive. The and region, and/or help define national policies and region contains great natural and productive wealth, programs through local and regional actions. A but access to these assets and the income they flexible, continuous learning approach and a phased generate is highly unequal, with 70 percent of the program were required to translate vision into action. population of 811,000 living below the poverty line. The Government obtained a $5 million Learning and The Program for Development and Peace in Innovation Loan (LIL) from the World Bank and Magdalena Medio originated with a proposal of the $1.25 million from the national oil company to Catholic Diocese of Barrancabermeja to the national finance the Magdalena Medio Regional oil company (ECOPETROL) to find solutions to the Development Project which started in the fall of persistent poverty and increasing violence in the 1998. The Project's key learning objective was to region. The proposal of the Church was made to the test and refine a participatory methodology and Human Rights Commission of ECOPETROL, made operational approach to: (i) develop the capacity of up of company management and the company's the Consortium for Development and Peace labor union, perhaps the most powerful and Magdalena Medio (CDPMM), a non-governmental influential union in the country. This was significant organization (NGO), as a change agent and because, despite considerable differences between program manager; (ii) strengthen citizen networks to the management and union of ECOPETROL, they build social capital and manage the program; and took this as a joint initiative. The union has (iii) provide technical support and funding to continued to be a member of the Program's Advisory community organizations to develop and implement Committee. projects they identified.
A Child Quality of Life Index (ÇQLI) should be developed in order to realize three objectives: (1... more A Child Quality of Life Index (ÇQLI) should be developed in order to realize three objectives: (1) to raise the consciousness' of decision makers, prospective donors, field workers, and community members concerning the needs of childreh; (2) to assist field workers and community members in planning specific programs to meet the priority needs of local children; and (3) to promote enhanced coordination and communication among organizations working to address the needs of children, their families, and communities. Available options for formulating a CQLI include a modified physical quality of life index, normative and non-normative micro assessment tools,• and a combination of micro and global approaches. Concerning (1) sub-scales for age•groups, (2) multiple indicators in a small number of sectors, (3) selection of measures, (4) equity considerations in developinTcountries, (5) practicality, (6) selection of indicators most amenable to intervention strategies, (7) identificatiod of factors exerting the greatest influence on the status of children,, and (8) formulation of working hypotheses providing a conceptual framework for the CQLI, eight general principles should govern the technical construction of the CQLI. Technical development could occur in three phases: delineation, testing and validation., and application of procedures. (In conclusion, illustrations of specific dimensions and indicators that should be considered for inclusion in a CQLI are offered, and an example of how subdimensions might be weighted is provided.) (RH) Save the Children 54 Wilton Road Wf+stport. Conn.06880 USA 12031226•7272 Measuring theChild Quality of Life: Issues and Options Jai ro Arboleda, Ph.D.
The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do... more The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of the World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries.
Desde su comienzo la Corporación para el Desarrollo y la Paz del Magdalena Medio -CDPMM- es una f... more Desde su comienzo la Corporación para el Desarrollo y la Paz del Magdalena Medio -CDPMM- es una forma jurídica para administrar el PDPMM. Pero también desde el comienzo, es gestionado por dos entidades de naturaleza religiosa: la diócesis de Barrancabermeja (DDB) y el Centro de Investigación y Educación Popular (CINEP). La relación entre desarrollo y fe puede, por consiguiente, tener gran importancia en un programa de desarrollo gestionado por dos entidades de origen religioso y por personas cuya Fe juega un papel definitivo en sus vidas. Palabras Clave: Diócesis de Barrancabermeja, CINEP, Desarrollo y Fe, Religion, Magdalena Medio
iii This publication was developed and produced by the Latin America and the Caribbean Civil Soci... more iii This publication was developed and produced by the Latin America and the Caribbean Civil Society Team of the World Bank. Papers in the Civil Society series are not formal publications of the World Bank. They are published informally and circulated to encourage discussion and comment within the development community. The findings, interpretations, judgments, and conclusions expressed in this paper are those of the author(s) and should not be attributed to the World Bank, to its affiliated organizations, or members of the Board of Executive Director or the governments they represent. The papers included in this publication were coordinated by Katherine Bain. This publication has been produced by Roberto Senderowitsch. Copies of this publication are available from:
This latest Voices of the Poor study advances the participatory research tradition of the previou... more This latest Voices of the Poor study advances the participatory research tradition of the previous World Bank Voices works with new modules focusing on poor peoples' action recommendations. In the summer of 2002, 942 poor women and men from ten poor communities of Colombia discussed urgent problems facing their families and communities. They shared their experiences, frustrations and hopes for improving their deteriorating livelihood prospects, the pervasive violence afflicting their homes and communities, and the very poor educational and training opportunities availably locally. Voices of the Poor in Colombia also includes proposals, developed by the communities, that they believe can bring real improvements to their lives. Two broad patterns emerge from the more than 250 action recommendations developed. First, poor people view problems of livelihood, insecurity and education as tightly connected, and progress will have to be made simultaneously on all three fronts if any is ...
This latest Voices of the Poor study advances the participatory research tradition of the previou... more This latest Voices of the Poor study advances the participatory research tradition of the previous World Bank Voices works with new modules focusing on poor peoples' action recommendations. In the summer of 2002, 942 poor women and men from ten poor communities of Colombia discussed urgent problems facing their families and communities. They shared their experiences, frustrations and hopes for improving their deteriorating livelihood prospects, the pervasive violence afflicting their homes and communities, and the very poor educational and training opportunities availably locally. Voices of the Poor in Colombia also includes proposals, developed by the communities, that they believe can bring real improvements to their lives. Two broad patterns emerge from the more than 250 action recommendations developed. First, poor people view problems of livelihood, insecurity and education as tightly connected, and progress will have to be made simultaneously on all three fronts if any is ...
Civil organizations in Colombia have a long tradition of involvement in public affairs, an involv... more Civil organizations in Colombia have a long tradition of involvement in public affairs, an involvement influenced by state, church, and business organizations, and indeed, under the auspices of liberal governments during the 1920s, and 1930s, large-scale social movements emerged to promote the agrarian, labor union, and popular interests of large segments of the population. However, and despite the diversity of civil organizations, they show great heterogeneity in terms of organizational capacity, autonomy, resources, and access to power circles, aggravated by the fact that, as in other political, and social dimensions, the centralized tradition of the country, affects the relative influence of these organizations. All in all, it is likely that this mix of civil organizations, and the intensification of social, political, and economic conflicts, will be contributing factors in the establishment of a strong civil society in Colombia. The report reviews the Bank's participatory de...
The Program for Development and Peace in Magdalena Medio, supported by a Bank Learning and Innova... more The Program for Development and Peace in Magdalena Medio, supported by a Bank Learning and Innovation Loan, promotes a community-based participatory approach to development and peace in one of the most conflictive regions of Colombia. With a heavy emphasis on the strengthening of social capital and productive sub-projects, the Project offers important lessons on development interventions in conflict-affected regions.
This publication was developed and produced by the Social Development Family of the World Bank. T... more This publication was developed and produced by the Social Development Family of the World Bank. The Environment, Rural Development, and Social Development Families are part of the Envirorunentally and Socially Sustainable Development (ESSD) Network. The Social Development Family is made up of World Bank staff working on social issues. Papers in the Social Development series are not formal publications of the World Bank. They are published informally and circulated to encourage discussion and comment within the development community. The findings, interpretations, judgments, and conclusions expressed in this paper are those of the author(s) and should not be attributed to the World Bank, to its affiliated organizations, or to members of the Board of Executive Directors or the governments they represent.
El presente trabajo propone una metodología para valorar el rigor de los requisitos de un currícu... more El presente trabajo propone una metodología para valorar el rigor de los requisitos de un currículo para un estudiante de educación superior, expresados en términos de requisitos y co-requisitos. Dicha metodología emplea un sistema de ponderación para las restricciones con base en la severidad y el impacto que estas restricciones representan en el flujo curricular, y define un índice de restricción. Ésta se puede aplicar desde un curso de un solo semestre hasta un plan de estudios completo. La metodología fue diseñada por
In the Magdalena Medio Region November 2002 Number 6 The Program for Development and Peace in Mag... more In the Magdalena Medio Region November 2002 Number 6 The Program for Development and Peace in Magdalena Medio, supported by a Bank Learning and Innovation Loan, promotes a community-based participatory approach to development and peace in one of the most conflictive regions of Colombia. With a heavy emphasis on the strengthening of social capital and productive sub-projects, the Project offers important lessons on development interventions in conflict-affected regions. A Vision for Development and Peace development of the region to increase living standards and reduce violence by forging links Situated in the heart of Colombia, Magdalena Medio between communities, NGOs, the business sector, is one of the poorest and most violent parts of the various levels of government and, as appropriate, country. The region is not a single political-the armed actors. administrative unit but is composed of 29 municipalities located in 4 Departments. Although A Focus on Learning and Innovation very diverse, these 29 municipalities share some common characteristics such as proximity to the The Program's vision is ambitious and dynamic Magdalena River, the important role of the oil involving an interactive process across two industry and a high level of armed conflict and dimensions: (i) while building the program from the violence. In fact, Magdalena Medio is a microcosm bottom up, to work at all levels-community, of the actors and issues underlying Colombia's municipality, sub-region and region-and link them armed conflict involving guerillas, right-wing with national policies and institutions; and (ii) to put paramilitaries, and the army battling for control while national policies into practice in the municipalities the civilian population struggles to survive. The and region, and/or help define national policies and region contains great natural and productive wealth, programs through local and regional actions. A but access to these assets and the income they flexible, continuous learning approach and a phased generate is highly unequal, with 70 percent of the program were required to translate vision into action. population of 811,000 living below the poverty line. The Government obtained a $5 million Learning and The Program for Development and Peace in Innovation Loan (LIL) from the World Bank and Magdalena Medio originated with a proposal of the $1.25 million from the national oil company to Catholic Diocese of Barrancabermeja to the national finance the Magdalena Medio Regional oil company (ECOPETROL) to find solutions to the Development Project which started in the fall of persistent poverty and increasing violence in the 1998. The Project's key learning objective was to region. The proposal of the Church was made to the test and refine a participatory methodology and Human Rights Commission of ECOPETROL, made operational approach to: (i) develop the capacity of up of company management and the company's the Consortium for Development and Peace labor union, perhaps the most powerful and Magdalena Medio (CDPMM), a non-governmental influential union in the country. This was significant organization (NGO), as a change agent and because, despite considerable differences between program manager; (ii) strengthen citizen networks to the management and union of ECOPETROL, they build social capital and manage the program; and took this as a joint initiative. The union has (iii) provide technical support and funding to continued to be a member of the Program's Advisory community organizations to develop and implement Committee. projects they identified.
A Child Quality of Life Index (ÇQLI) should be developed in order to realize three objectives: (1... more A Child Quality of Life Index (ÇQLI) should be developed in order to realize three objectives: (1) to raise the consciousness' of decision makers, prospective donors, field workers, and community members concerning the needs of childreh; (2) to assist field workers and community members in planning specific programs to meet the priority needs of local children; and (3) to promote enhanced coordination and communication among organizations working to address the needs of children, their families, and communities. Available options for formulating a CQLI include a modified physical quality of life index, normative and non-normative micro assessment tools,• and a combination of micro and global approaches. Concerning (1) sub-scales for age•groups, (2) multiple indicators in a small number of sectors, (3) selection of measures, (4) equity considerations in developinTcountries, (5) practicality, (6) selection of indicators most amenable to intervention strategies, (7) identificatiod of factors exerting the greatest influence on the status of children,, and (8) formulation of working hypotheses providing a conceptual framework for the CQLI, eight general principles should govern the technical construction of the CQLI. Technical development could occur in three phases: delineation, testing and validation., and application of procedures. (In conclusion, illustrations of specific dimensions and indicators that should be considered for inclusion in a CQLI are offered, and an example of how subdimensions might be weighted is provided.) (RH) Save the Children 54 Wilton Road Wf+stport. Conn.06880 USA 12031226•7272 Measuring theChild Quality of Life: Issues and Options Jai ro Arboleda, Ph.D.
The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do... more The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of the World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries.
Desde su comienzo la Corporación para el Desarrollo y la Paz del Magdalena Medio -CDPMM- es una f... more Desde su comienzo la Corporación para el Desarrollo y la Paz del Magdalena Medio -CDPMM- es una forma jurídica para administrar el PDPMM. Pero también desde el comienzo, es gestionado por dos entidades de naturaleza religiosa: la diócesis de Barrancabermeja (DDB) y el Centro de Investigación y Educación Popular (CINEP). La relación entre desarrollo y fe puede, por consiguiente, tener gran importancia en un programa de desarrollo gestionado por dos entidades de origen religioso y por personas cuya Fe juega un papel definitivo en sus vidas. Palabras Clave: Diócesis de Barrancabermeja, CINEP, Desarrollo y Fe, Religion, Magdalena Medio
iii This publication was developed and produced by the Latin America and the Caribbean Civil Soci... more iii This publication was developed and produced by the Latin America and the Caribbean Civil Society Team of the World Bank. Papers in the Civil Society series are not formal publications of the World Bank. They are published informally and circulated to encourage discussion and comment within the development community. The findings, interpretations, judgments, and conclusions expressed in this paper are those of the author(s) and should not be attributed to the World Bank, to its affiliated organizations, or members of the Board of Executive Director or the governments they represent. The papers included in this publication were coordinated by Katherine Bain. This publication has been produced by Roberto Senderowitsch. Copies of this publication are available from:
This latest Voices of the Poor study advances the participatory research tradition of the previou... more This latest Voices of the Poor study advances the participatory research tradition of the previous World Bank Voices works with new modules focusing on poor peoples' action recommendations. In the summer of 2002, 942 poor women and men from ten poor communities of Colombia discussed urgent problems facing their families and communities. They shared their experiences, frustrations and hopes for improving their deteriorating livelihood prospects, the pervasive violence afflicting their homes and communities, and the very poor educational and training opportunities availably locally. Voices of the Poor in Colombia also includes proposals, developed by the communities, that they believe can bring real improvements to their lives. Two broad patterns emerge from the more than 250 action recommendations developed. First, poor people view problems of livelihood, insecurity and education as tightly connected, and progress will have to be made simultaneously on all three fronts if any is ...
This latest Voices of the Poor study advances the participatory research tradition of the previou... more This latest Voices of the Poor study advances the participatory research tradition of the previous World Bank Voices works with new modules focusing on poor peoples' action recommendations. In the summer of 2002, 942 poor women and men from ten poor communities of Colombia discussed urgent problems facing their families and communities. They shared their experiences, frustrations and hopes for improving their deteriorating livelihood prospects, the pervasive violence afflicting their homes and communities, and the very poor educational and training opportunities availably locally. Voices of the Poor in Colombia also includes proposals, developed by the communities, that they believe can bring real improvements to their lives. Two broad patterns emerge from the more than 250 action recommendations developed. First, poor people view problems of livelihood, insecurity and education as tightly connected, and progress will have to be made simultaneously on all three fronts if any is ...
Civil organizations in Colombia have a long tradition of involvement in public affairs, an involv... more Civil organizations in Colombia have a long tradition of involvement in public affairs, an involvement influenced by state, church, and business organizations, and indeed, under the auspices of liberal governments during the 1920s, and 1930s, large-scale social movements emerged to promote the agrarian, labor union, and popular interests of large segments of the population. However, and despite the diversity of civil organizations, they show great heterogeneity in terms of organizational capacity, autonomy, resources, and access to power circles, aggravated by the fact that, as in other political, and social dimensions, the centralized tradition of the country, affects the relative influence of these organizations. All in all, it is likely that this mix of civil organizations, and the intensification of social, political, and economic conflicts, will be contributing factors in the establishment of a strong civil society in Colombia. The report reviews the Bank's participatory de...
The Program for Development and Peace in Magdalena Medio, supported by a Bank Learning and Innova... more The Program for Development and Peace in Magdalena Medio, supported by a Bank Learning and Innovation Loan, promotes a community-based participatory approach to development and peace in one of the most conflictive regions of Colombia. With a heavy emphasis on the strengthening of social capital and productive sub-projects, the Project offers important lessons on development interventions in conflict-affected regions.
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