What is the RUI, how it works and what relationship it has with the Sisbén

The allocation of subsidies and aid is one of the strongest social policies that Colombia currently has. To identify families in vulnerable situations, sand uses the Sisbén, a tool that organizes the population into groups according to their living conditions and income. But what does the Universal Income Registry (RUI) consist of? Could it come to replace the current system?

He Sisben Not only did it appear on the scene solely to prioritize the most needy households and assign them the corresponding subsidies, it is also a database that keeps citizens’ economic information updated and a record of the evolution of their income.

At the same time, It is essential for the targeting of social spending, ensuring that resources are directed to those who need it most..

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However, for some time now, it has been indicated that some of its detections are not so accurate and that it is a system that urgently needs to be improved.

For this, the methodology should be modified and the information migrated to the RUI and stop classifying information into social strata, but rather focus on real household income.

The objectives of the RUI

For its part, The Universal Income Registry aims to link the different databases that the Government of Colombia has. and provide an even more exhaustive analysis, which will allow in the future to make a more detailed evaluation of the monetary income of the homes.

So far, it is a proposal that is being considered very firmly, but it requires time to develop, since population data must be verified, modified and organized. Likewise, it could be ready by 2026 under the control of the National Planning Department.

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On the other hand, it is important to mention that subsidies would not be at risk with the implementation of the RUI. “It is neutral with respect to the social offer and does not determine the entry, permanence and/or exit of it, such attribution is the responsibility of the entities that manage and/or execute the different social programs in accordance with current and applicable regulations, taking into account “It takes into account its target population, scope and financing”mentions Decree 875 of 2024.

These challenges highlight the complexity involved in data processing and management, in addition to the fact that A careful approach must be implemented to ensure that the RUI meets its objective and improves current systems.