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The inauguration was led by the Rector of the Catholic University in Tarija, Mgr. Jos\u00e9 Loaiza Torres, and Dr. Ricardo Nogales, Vice President of SEBOL. <\/p>\nOn Thursday, November 7, and Friday, November 8, 2024, the fifteenth edition of the Bolivian Conference on Economic Development was held at the Central Campus of the Catholic University \u201cSan Pablo\u201d \u2013 Tarija Campus. This academic event brought together more than 100 participants, including speakers, students, and representatives of multilateral organizations, consolidating its position as a benchmark for the analysis and discussion of economic challenges in the country.
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Organized by the Bolivian Society of Economists (SEBOL), the Bolivian Academy of Economic Sciences (ABCE), the INESAD Foundation, the Sustainable Development Solutions Network \u2013 Bolivia (SDSN Bolivia), and the Bolivian Women in Economics Network (BOWEN), the conference addressed key issues for sustainable economic development, with an inclusive and multidisciplinary approach.<\/p>\n
The inauguration was led by the Rector of the Catholic University in Tarija, Mgr. Jos\u00e9 Loaiza Torres, and Dr. Ricardo Nogales, Vice President of SEBOL. <\/p>\n
During the event, two keynote speeches stood out: Claudia Mart\u00ednez (Inter-American Development Bank and Pontificia Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de Chile) presented \u201cWomen’s Employment: Experimental Evidence,\u201d analyzing obstacles to female employability, labor inclusion policies, and the socioeconomic impact of women’s participation in the labor market. Andr\u00e9s Neumeyer (Torcuato Di Tella University) presented \u201cModels of Balance of Payments Crisis with Capital Controls,\u201d addressing balance of payments crisis models and capital control policies, examining the political and economic implications of these measures. <\/p>\n
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Among the most relevant activities were the 14 parallel sessions, where more than 40 original research papers were presented. These sessions addressed topics such as macroeconomics, environmental economics, financial inclusion, and labor economics. Research was also presented by major development funding agencies, such as the Inter-American Development Bank, the French Development Agency, and CAF \u2013 Development Bank of Latin America, as well as by the event’s co-organizers: SDSN Bolivia, the INESAD Foundation, and a panel discussion organized by SEBOL and ABCE. <\/p>\n
Gender inclusion was a central theme of the event. BOWEN organized a networking meeting for women economists and a discussion event focused on promoting equality through research. These initiatives underscore the conference’s commitment to diversity and equitable participation in the economic sphere. <\/p>\n
In the area of sustainability, studies on energy transition and the green economy were presented, with proposals focused on the sustainable management of natural capital. These discussions resulted in concrete recommendations for the formulation of economic and environmental policies in Bolivia. <\/p>\n
Participation of INESAD<\/strong><\/p>\n The Institute for Advanced Studies in Development (INESAD) participated in the conference with presentations on key issues for Bolivia’s economic and sustainable development, particularly in the quinoa sector. These studies, conducted thanks to sponsorship from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), highlighted the opportunities and challenges facing the sector in a context of sustainability. <\/p>\n In the special session \u201cQuinoanomics: Creating Green Jobs through Quinoa,\u201d Beatriz Muriel and Javier Aliaga highlighted the potential of the quinoa sector to boost green jobs and promote sustainable economic development in Bolivia. The researchers discussed how adopting good agricultural practices can reduce the environmental impact of quinoa production, allowing jobs generated in this sector to respect labor rights and contribute to environmental regeneration. However, they acknowledged that factors such as low profitability in the agricultural sector, income instability, and the challenges posed by climate change, such as droughts and frosts, complicate the development of green jobs in the Southern Altiplano. In this context, climate-adapted agricultural practices and proper soil management are presented as solutions that can improve productivity and open up new financing opportunities, although their implementation requires financial support for small farmers. These improvements also have the potential to optimize water use and reduce the carbon footprint of quinoa production, increasing Bolivia’s competitiveness in the global market and contributing to the well-being of rural communities. <\/p>\n Javier Aliaga presented a detailed analysis of energy consumption patterns among these producers, highlighting how energy consumption affects the total expenditure of quinoa producers in the Altiplano, emphasizing that access to modern energy sources is linked to greater added value in agricultural production. Through surveys and econometric models, it was found that spending on electricity is positively correlated with total spending, while spending on firewood and fuel reflects a dependence on traditional sources associated with energy poverty. <\/p>\n Javier Aliaga analyzed changes in the price of quinoa in Bolivia, which has gone from being a traditional crop in the Andes to becoming a key foodstuff on the global market, but whose prices have fluctuated, affecting small producers. This research analyzes the dynamics of quinoa prices in Bolivia, identifying events that have caused structural breaks in their trend and the persistence of shocks over time. <\/p>\n Financial Inclusion in Bolivia: A Case Study of Quinoa Producers in the Southern Altiplano<\/strong><\/p>\n Adriana Caballero shared a case study that revealed the challenges faced by small quinoa producers in accessing financial services, which are essential for their growth and competitiveness. The results of her research show that savings account ownership depends mainly on educational level and access to information technologies, such as cell phones or computers. Financial education has a positive impact, especially on producers linked to Fair Trade. <\/p>\n The conference also served as a platform for networking, facilitating collaborations between academics, representatives of international organizations, and students. These interactions strengthen research networks and enhance the impact of economic development initiatives. <\/p>\n As a result, this academic event stood out not only for its ability to bring together national and international experts, but also for generating innovative proposals and promoting constructive dialogue on the challenges and opportunities of economic development in Bolivia. 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Energy Consumption Patterns Among Quinoa Producers in the Southern Altiplano of Bolivia<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.inesad.edu.bo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Javier-Aliaga-1.jpg\")
Tracking the Trend of Quinoa Price in Bolivia: Structural Breaks and Persistence of Shocks<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.inesad.edu.bo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Adriana-Caballero.jpg\")
These presentations by INESAD highlight the Foundation’s role in advancing research applied to the Bolivian context, promoting solutions that favor economic growth, sustainability, and the well-being of rural communities.<\/p>\n