This article presents some recommendations for the formulation of guidelines of rural development public policy with a tertitorial, population approach and rights for the municipality of Ovejas (Sucre, Colombia). To achieve this purpose, initially it addresses the political and regulatory context and the main problems facing Montes de Maria, in a second instance, the political context, the rules and institutions of Ovejas municipality. And, in a third moment, the recommendations for the formulation of lines of action regarding rural developmnet public policy are given, from the analysis of document sources and empirical research work, as well. It is desired to provide elements to further progress in building a policiy of comprehensive agricultural development for Colombia with approaches to meet the requirements of the territories in their various dimensions and the rights of their people, taking into account gender and ethnic differences, democratic participation and the need to strengthen public institutions and local governance (Naranjo Giraldo, Lopera, & Granada, 2009).
