Pobreza extrema en el municipio de Galeras, Sucre (Colombia): desde la teoría a la realidad

To determine the implementation of public policies aimed at reducing extreme poverty in the municipality of Galeras – Sucre, in the period 2020 to 2022, initially the theoretical bases of poverty are expressed in general terms, in the second instance, the state is characterized. situation of the inhabitants of the municipality of Galeras – Sucre in conditions of extreme poverty. Subsequently, the economic aspects that have influenced the development of extreme poverty were identified and finally the social programs implemented by the Galeras mayor's office to reduce it were identified. It was necessary to obtain documentary information, such as bulletins and public reports, data obtained from DANE, SISBEN and SIGOT (Geographic Information and Territorial Planning System) of the Agustín Codazzi Geographic Institute and information provided by the municipal mayor's office of Galeras-Sucre; Likewise, the review of the Unmet Basic Needs Index of the municipality in question (NBI). At the end of this study, it was concluded that the multidimensional poverty index (MPI) has decreased compared to previous years, despite the fact that there is a high percentage of the informality rate.