This document makes an assessment of the Colombian Social Protection System (SPS), based on an analysis of its evolution over the past decade. Its goal of universality, but also his organization in pillars, with the challenge of achieving better coordination of its various interventions stands. The recent most important element is the purpose of the SPS, still in development, more promotional orientation of assistance programs. Also, they have joined two subsystems one related to the care of victims and another with programs focused on addressing the risks of natural disasters. Similarly, the document presented in the financing structure of the system, and the tensions of the tax and welfare funding.