Proposal of an Economic Social Observatory with a vision from the territory

Abstract

The research aims to develop a proposal for the achievement of transdisciplinary studies from the territory, which impact on the generation of knowledge of economic and social events. This will be achieved in the first place by investigating which are the indicators generated by specialized institutions such as IMCO and CONEVAL, in the following areas: economic, social and territorial. It is aimed at developing a matrix that allows to do specifics analyzes of a multidimensional nature both at the level of the State of Puebla and the Municipality and its Metropolitan Area, thorough making an exhaustive review of the methodologies and indicators presented by the aforementioned institutions. The ultimate goal is to offer a tool that provides reliable information in order to achieve transdisciplinary studies that affect the generation of knowledge of economic and social events taking into account the territory, causing the formation of virtuous circles between academic researchers, civil associations and decisions makers, to make proposals that impact on the improvement of the quality of life.  Through a social economic observatory will provide to the enterprises, empreneteur, government and general public the basic information for the design of projects based on priorities and economic activities, through the timely monitoring of the proposed indicators.  Thus, it can be considered that the information obtained will allow a better use of the opportunities of commercial activities, productive manufacturing and existing services for the benefit of citizens.