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Sustainability and quality of life in marginalized areas : an impact evaluation of a community center in Santa Fe, Mexico
Sustainability and quality of life in marginalized areas : an impact evaluation of a community center in Santa Fe, Mexico
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Velázquez-Salazar, Marisol ‌
Sustainability and quality of life in marginalized areas : an impact evaluation of a community center in Santa Fe, Mexico / by Marisol Velazquez-Salaza and Lorena DelaTorre-Diaz
Sumario: The aim of this paper is to present the results of an impact evaluation of a community center in health, capacity building, and digital access, which form an approximation of quality of life, in the population of Santa Fe town in Mexico City, from 2022 to 2024. The methodology is quantitative, using an impact index and the differences in differences (DD) technique. The data were obtained from primary sources with surveys undertaken via questionnaires. The center is operated by a private university and funded by private firms. The results show a positive impact of 0.287127 out of 1 on the weighted impact index, which allows us to consider this program successful in improving the quality of life of the target population. Through impact evaluation, the effectiveness of interventions and opportunities for improvement are identified, fostering collaboration among local actors, including community members, state-run public programs, and community centers. This collaborative effort improves the quality of life, creating a sustainable community wherein each actor addresses specific
needs. Impact evaluation plays a crucial role in measuring sustainability because it is a continuous improvement process that, when combined with other actions, enhances the community's overall well-being
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En: Sustainability.- Basel, Switzerland : MDPI. - Nº 16, 2024 ; 19 p
1. Evaluación de impacto ‌. 2. Sostenibilidad ‌. 3. Desarrollo sostenible ‌. 4. Calidad de vida ‌. 5. Marginación social ‌. 6. Programas sociales ‌. 7. Medición del impacto ‌. 8. Trabajos de investigación ‌. 9. México ‌. I. DelaTorre-Diaz, Lorena ‌. II. Title.