Table 5 General demands of the study participants and proposals for responses, Amaime river basin, 2019

Adolescent care

The transition from childhood to adolescence requires support. In the rural context studied, drug use is perceived both in the plains and in the mountains.

Youth recreation and culture programs, protection system for children in rural areas.

Technology

There are technological barriers, as although there is a national program with government centers for Internet communication, coverage is limited. In remote rural areas, these centers are closed for long periods of time and access is not adequate for the entire population, especially for older adults and young people.

Take advantage of new information and communication technologies for education programs, improve communication networks (internet and telephone connection)

The National Learning Service (SENA)

SENA is recognized as the government institution for training in different knowledge areas, although their offering of discontinuous courses in repetitive subjects is criticized. Technical and technological programs must have coverage in the rural area.

Transfer technological knowledge to rural areas with relevant programs that address youth expectations

The political dynamics

Disappointment is expressed with respect to local politicians, as they only approach the population during election times. The municipality of El Cerrito does not give adequate responses to the social needs of rural areas, while a better response is perceived from the municipality of Palmira.

Social policies with an agenda of priorities and actions shared among the municipalities (El Cerrito and Palmira).