The dilemma of neo-extractivism in Bolivia: Tensions between Buen vivir and the primary-export model

Authors

  • Débora Capri Masters in Political Science, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência Política, Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
  • Vinícius Ferreira Baptista PhD in Public Policy and Social Sciences, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Desenvolvimento Territorial e Políticas Públicas, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8717-8332

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18472/SustDeb.v15n3.2024.55651

Keywords:

Dependência primário-exportadora;, Evo Morales, Neoextrativismo, Recursos Naturais, Suma Qamaña/Buen Vivir

Abstract

The article examines the relationships between suma qamaña (Buen vivir) and the neo-extractivist policies in Bolivia, which contributed to the election and re-election of Evo Morales. It identifies similarities with classical extractivism and highlights limitations in diversifying the industry and overcoming the primary-export model. Through an integrative review based on data from the Bolivian government, the state-owned YPFB, and interdisciplinary literature, it explores the social and territorial impacts of neo-extractivism in a country that constitutionally enshrined the defence of Pachamama (Mother Earth). Nationalisation became one of Evo Morales's flagship public policies, improving social and economic indicators while simultaneously deepening dependency on international markets and exacerbating socio-environmental impacts. This approach has also intensified ethnic and territorial conflicts.

Author Biographies

  • Débora Capri, Masters in Political Science, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência Política, Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
    Social Scientist with a master’s in political science, specializing in Socio-Environmental Public Policies. Focused on political advocacy to advance practices that promote healthy, sustainable, and equitable food systems, supporting public health policies and ensuring food security and sovereignty in Brazil. Experienced in scientific research, monitoring social and environmental projects, and engaging in political advocacy. International research experience includes a fellowship at CLACSO's Graduate School and collaboration with the University of Oxford’s Oxford Covid-19 Government Response Tracker project.
  • Vinícius Ferreira Baptista, PhD in Public Policy and Social Sciences, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Desenvolvimento Territorial e Políticas Públicas, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

    Ph.D. in Public Policy (2016) and Social Sciences (2023) from the State University of Rio de Janeiro. Associate Professor in the Department of Public Administration at the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ). Permanent faculty member of the Graduate Programs in Territorial Development and Public Policy at UFRRJ and in Political Science at the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO). Served as Coordinator of the Undergraduate Program in Public Administration at UFRRJ (2016–2018) and as Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Territorial Development and Public Policy at UFRRJ (2018–2021). Currently, Coordinator of the Laboratory for Political Analysis and Public Management (LAPOGEP) at the Department of Public Administration/UFRRJ, supervising undergraduate and graduate students in Public Policy and Public Management. Member of the Latin American Political Science Association (ALACIP) and the National Association for Education and Research in the Public Field (ANEPCP).

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The dilemma of neo-extractivism in Bolivia: Tensions between Buen vivir and the primary-export model. (2024). Sustainability in Debate, 15(3), 15-42. https://doi.org/10.18472/SustDeb.v15n3.2024.55651

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