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Agroecology and integral microfinance: recommendations for the Colombian post-conflict avoiding the financialization of rural financing

Natalia Ramírez Virviescas, Sergio Monroy Isaza, Diego Alejandro Guevara Castañeda · 2019 · Cuadernos de Economía

Summary. Colombia's post-conflict recovery requires sustainable rural development for peasant families affected by armed conflict. The paper argues that agroecology combined with integrated microfinance—rather than financialized microfinance—offers the most effective approach to support small producers. This combination creates sustainable scenarios for rural livelihoods while avoiding extractive financial practices that undermine agricultural communities.

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Virviescas, N. R., Isaza, S. M., & Castañeda, D. A. G.. (2019). Agroecology and integral microfinance: recommendations for the Colombian post-conflict avoiding the financialization of rural financing. Cuadernos de Economía. https://doi.org/10.15446/cuad.econ.v38n78.73236

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DOI
10.15446/cuad.econ.v38n78.73236
Countries
Colombia
Regions
South America
Categories
food-systems, funding, policy
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2026-04-28