It is very striking to see in the streets of Valledupar, and in the different municipalities of Cesar, numbers of young people without studying and without working, but also people of all ages, the majority longing to have a motorcycle as a tool to achieve their dreams. economic income, but they forget that, in addition to being an illegal activity, motorcycle taxiing is a profession that represents a high level of risks in many aspects.
In Colombia, especially on the Caribbean coast, due to different factors that merit further analysis, in recent decades the labor market has turned towards the cities and rural employment has been underestimated.
This situation has become more evident at this time in the department of Cesar during the coffee harvesting season, in which grain producers are seriously concerned about the lack of pickers and see the efficient use of their crops at risk. , as we recorded in the previous edition of EL PILÓN.
The coffee activity is the most latent at the moment, but there are also many other areas of the agricultural sector that require labor and this is not available, while, paradoxically, in the cities there is too much demand and little labor supply, that It is an issue that governments, at all levels, must pay attention to and act accordingly with actions and efforts in a comprehensive manner, whose ultimate objective must be to make job opportunities in the field attractive.
Economists always remind us that
The wealth of a region is not only measured by its urban developments, but by the strength of its rural roots. In the department of Cesar and the extensive Colombian Caribbean coast, rural employment is not only an economic component, but an essential pillar that sustains the cultural identity and environmental balance of the region.
Encouraging sustainable development in these activities not only boosts the economy, but also preserves traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation.
The question is why has interest and love for the countryside been lost? Especially the new generations of young people do not want to know anything about work in the countryside, this is an issue in which many ingredients of a nature intervene. social, young people from the countryside, our indigenous people and peasants in general always tend to undervalue them, forgetting that the land, the environment, needs that type of population.
It is important to remember that sustainable agriculture and responsible livestock practices not only keep the land fertile, but also prevent deforestation and soil degradation. At a time when environmental conservation is a global priority, rural employment is presented as a vital ally in the preservation of biodiversity and the mitigation of climate change.
In building a prosperous and sustainable future for the department of Cesar we cannot overlook the vital importance of rural employment. By investing in the development of sustainable agricultural practices, the preservation of cultural traditions and the creation of economic opportunities in rural areas, we not only ensure the well-being of today’s communities, but also lay the foundation for a lasting legacy that It will enrich the lives of generations to come.
