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An Offline App Could Improve Sexual Health in Communities of the Colombian Pacific

In one of the poorest areas affected by violence in Colombia, a group of researchers utilized digital technologies to share information about sexual health among young people in the Colombian Pacific. Their main goal is to generate health education strategies through something obvious, but rare: listening to the community

‘Fintech’ in Colombia: The bet on financial technologies accessible to all

Making transfers via electronic devices, applying for loans, and even investing in crowdfunding projects have become common digital practices and represent a technological disruption. However, is there a legal framework that regulates the activity of companies offering these services? Keys to understanding the regulatory development of the national fintech ecosystem.

Sugarcane: Between the air and the mule

Panela was introduced to Colombia in the 16th century and its development was due to the effort of muleteers and their mules. Today, the most productive region for panela sugarcane in the country is located in the middle basin of the Suárez River. However, despite its importance, the product is still transported on the back of the mules. The Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria (Agrosavia) (Colombian Corporation for AgriculturalResearch) led the design of a cabling system that optimizes the transport of sugarcane in the area, but its implementation is not applicable to all panela producers, so the help of this loyal animal remains indispensable for them.
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