Between illicit economies and having a dream: Exploring rural youth aspirations and life-courses in a rural municipality in Colombia

Research conducted in India, a rural town in Colombia where both illicit and licit economic activities are part of young people’s daily lives. The study analyzes the internal and external factors that influence the life trajectories of young people living in the community, showing how the social and economic context affects the decisions and opportunities of young people living there to achieve a prosperous life.