HomicidesLACcities · Understanding the drivers and impacts of homicides in 4 major Latin American cities.
Horizon 2020 — Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
- Duration
- 2020-09-01 → 2023-01-31
- EU contribution
- €172,932
- Participants
- 1
- Scheme
- MSCA-IF
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Results in brief
Understanding the drivers and impacts of homicides in 4 major Latin American cities.
This project has worked to better understand the drivers and effects of homicides in several major Latin American cities with of focus on the differential impacts on vulnerable groups, especially women. In particular, it has tackled the main two questions: - What are the key correlates and drivers of homicides in these major cities? - How are the lives of people affected by homicides in these cities, especially the most vulnerable? However, as more research emerged about these topics, it was clear that the focus could not only be on the analyses of criminality and inequality in Latin America; but that it should be expanded into new areas (Senegal and Lebanon, for instance) and themes. Therefore, the research has also focused on the applications and implications of non-traditional data such as telecom operator data and satellite imagery for human development especially issues of violence, inequalities, and inclusion in the so-called “Global South”. In addition to the research, that has brought new metrics, models, algorithms, insights, and data visualizations, the project also entailed a capacity and community building component and a dissemination and advocacy component to enhance its impact. In summary, this project is important for society because it has yield an invaluable body of insights on the drivers and effects of homicides in several large Latin American cities, with a particular focus on women, as well as means of diffusion and discussions for greater impact. By its unprecedented breath and scope, this project constitutes a major advance for crime reduction, urban planning, and social policies in Latin America with applicability to other regions.
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Project objective
This project will seek to better understand the drivers and effects of homicides in 4 major Latin American cities (Bogotá, Medellín, Cali and Mexico City) with of focus on the differential impacts on vulnerable groups especially women, while allowing an experienced French researcher—Emmanuel Letouzé—having acquired solid credentials in leading US universities and global forums to contribute to Europe’s standing in data-driven social science and policymaking. Building on the researcher’s rich interdisciplinary background, past and ongoing related work on conflict and crime, and deep international network and experience, the project will draw on the resources and expertise of UPF’s Faculty of Political and Social Sciences, Jorge Rodriquez, John Palmer, and Sebastian Sarasa, to yield 4 scientific papers and a synthesis monograph along with supporting tools and activities on homicide dynamics in these cities, with broader applicability to other regions. In particular, the researcher will leverage ‘Big Data’ sources such as cell-phone data from a major Spanish telecom operator—Telefónica— and Spanish Bank (BBBVA), in combination with official statistics on economic conditions and homicides and structural open urban data to shed light on 2 main research questions: (1) what are the key factors that seem to be driving homicides in these cities? (2) How do homicides affect the daily behaviors of affected communities and groups especially women? In the medium term, this project will seek to pave for the way for a network of European regional urban laboratories dedicated to making cities safer and fairer around the world.
Original text from CORDIS.
Participants
- UNIVERSIDAD POMPEU FABRA · BarcelonaCoordinatorSpain
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