Regional disparities in Santander reveal profound differences among its 87 municipalities. Bucaramanga and Barrancabermeja concentrate population, services, and economic activity, while rural areas face challenges
The diagnostic from Santander Visión 2050 warns about oil dependency, limited economic diversification, and fiscal vulnerability as key structural challenges for the department’s future development.
The decline in birth rates, the rapid aging of the population, and the migration of young people to large cities pose new challenges for the
The conference “Building Geoparks in Colombia: Challenges and Opportunities” brought together experts, academics, and students to discuss how geological heritage can contribute to sustainable regional
The future of regional development in Santander became clear during the tour conducted by the Santander Vision 2050 team through industrial corridors, rural areas, tourist
Santander has historically been recognized as a region with abundant water resources. Its moorlands, high-Andean forests, wetlands, and a complex river system have sustained the
As part of the Faculty of Health Council at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), the Santander Vision 2050 team presented the findings of Phase
Phase II will consolidate in 2026 the scenarios, indicators, and guidelines that will guide regional development toward 2050. After a year of regional outreach, social
The Santander Vision 2050 project brought together and intertwined the voices of rural communities, young people, business leaders, and academics from different provinces in the
At dawn on 26 November, Barrancabermeja opened a new chapter in the territorial dialogue of the Santander Vision 2050 project. Social leaders, businesspeople, community representatives,