Welcome

Posted on by Maribel Hernández

The introduction in some Andean constitutions of the concept of Buen Vivir or Good Living (Sumak Kawsay in Ecuadorian Kichwa) or Living Well (Suma Qamaña in Bolivian Aymara) is a challenge for the Government performance and calls for the building of a conceptual and methodological framework based on scientific standars. We need to seek new paths towards a full life, creating opportunities for full human development (individual and collective), based on a harmonious relationship with Nature. The Buen Vivir is another way to raise life to the full social welfare

The aims of this meeting are:

  • To create a platform for discussion of theories, methodologies and practices of the Good Living based on the experience of those working in them.
  • To analyze the implications of the Andean proposals and their possible applications to different contexts.
  • To advance in the construction of the Good Living as an alternative model of well -being, providing a framework for the design, implementation and evaluation of policies.

‘Building the Buen Vivir’ will revolve around four topics:

  1. Advances in the discussion of the BV concepts.
  2. Epistemological history of the BV. Recent developments in the measurement of BV. New measurements. New indicators.
  3. The Design and Management of the BV. Design, implementation and evaluation of policies from the standpoint of the BV.
  4. Population and Territory. Management, construction and occupation of the territory from the perspective of the BV.

The structure of the meeting consists of plenary lectures given by well-known professionals and parallel sessions (workshops and communications). Proposals for papers should include summary and work plan, maximum 600 words in total, and should be submitted in pdf format.

The deadline for submitting proposals is June 30, 2011. The communication of acceptance will be July 10, 2011.

Organized by the Interuniversity Institue of Social Development and Peace (IUDESP), University of Alicante, Spain, and Programa Interdisciplinario de Población y Desarrollo Local Sustentable (PYDLOS), University of Cuenca, Ecuador, with FLACSO – Ecuador and Central University of Venezuela. Financed by the AECID Programme of Interuniversity Cooperation and Scientific Research 2010.