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MUNETON-SANTA, Guberney e GUTIERREZ-LOAIZA, Alderid. Poverty and the capability approach: a case of study in the Program to overcome extreme poverty in Medellín, Colombia. Entramado [online]. 2017, vol.13, n.2, pp.60-70. ISSN 1900-3803. https://doi.org/10.18041/entramado.2017v13n2.26237.
The paper used the capability and human development approach. Theoretical framework to analyze the lives of people whom participating in the program to overcome extreme poverty in the city of Medellín, Colombia. The aim of this paper is to identify the main dimensions that people value and have reason to value; then we evaluated their achievements, opportunities, deprivations and expectations. The methodology used were in-depth interviews and focus groups. The results show that issues such as shelter -an important resource that provide safety and dignity-, being healthy and education, the participation of family networks and job opportunities, are the main aspects valued by the interviewees.
JEL classification: I38.
Palavras-chave : Multidimensional poverty; capability approach; poverty; voices of the poor; human capabilities.