The economic dimension of urban poverty and precarious living conditions in Latin American cities. Implications for urban policy

In Latin American and Caribbean cities, the urban poor are subject to diverse and heterogeneous living conditions that directly and indirectly reflect their economic vulnerability. This article seeks to deepen our understanding of the economic dimension of urban poverty and precarious living conditions in the lives of the urban poor, and to investigate their implications for public policy design. The work relies on the sustainable development framework and the policy discussions regarding capacity building and the creation of opportunities for the poor. Our working hypothesis is that an awareness of the economic vulnerability of the urban poor has not been fully integrated into urban policies, limiting their contribution to improving the poor access to stable incomes and employment.