Entry and Abandonment of Illicit Crops: Motivations and Change of Life

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DOI :

https://doi.org/10.4322/dilemas.v19.n2.66088

Mots-clés :

illicit crops, alternative development, family motivations, economic decisions, community social capital

Résumé

This study examines the motivations of coca-growing families to enter and abandon illicit crops and remain lawful. It uses qualitative interviews with Alternative Development (AD) participants, complemented by quantitative data. Findings show entry is driven by economic survival, while staying legal seeks family and community well-being. This highlights the need to restructure anti-drug strategies to ensure livelihoods and strengthen social ties.

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Danny Miguel Rebolledo Castillo, Special Administrative Unit of National Taxes and Customs, Bogotá, Colombia

Is an official at the Special Administrative Unit of National Taxes and Customs (DIAN). In recent years, he has held positions such as: Contractor for the Assistance Directorate of the Rural Development Agency; Professor at the Faculty of Economic Sciences of the University of America; Director of the Business Administration Program at AUNAR Pasto; Professor of the Business Administration Program at the Catholic University of Cali (Lumen Gentium); and Articulation Advisor for the 2018–2022 National Development Plan with Commission II of the National Space for Prior Consultation of the NARP Population. He holds a PhD in Economic Sciences, a Master's degree in Economic and Management Sciences, a Master's degree in Sustainable Development and Environment, a Specialization in Finance, and is a professional in Economics.

Juan Carlos Meza Martínez, National Planning Department, Bogotá, Colombia

Is a contractor for the National Planning Department (DPN). In recent years, he has held positions such as: Infrastructure Leader in the Government Secretariat of the Mayor's Office of Bogotá (Colombia); Research Professor in the Faculty of Economic Sciences at the University of America (Bogotá, Colombia); and Professor of Econometrics, Microeconomics, and Economic Policy at La Salle University, Santo Tomás University, and the Catholic University. He is a consultant in statistical and econometric analysis for organizations and companies such as Bioestadística, Invescor, AIIC, Avanciencia, and the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (Colombia). He holds a Master's degree in Economic Sciences from Santo Tomás University and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from La Salle University (Bogotá, Colombia).

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Publiée

2026-08-21

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Vol. 19 No 2 (2026): MAI/JUN/JUL/AGO

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