Gestión territorial sostenible de la actividad productiva avícola y porcícola del cantón Balsas, con enfoque en la economía social y solidaria

Abstract

Abstract: The goal of this investigation is contributing to the sustainable territorial management of poultry and swine farming, within the framework of the social and solidarity economy in Balsas territory through a proposal based on the current diagnosis of the dynamics of these activities and their associativity relations. For the data harvesting, documentary resources, semi-structured interviews and qualitative observation were used. The results showed a decrease in poultry production and an increase in pork production between 2015 and 2022. In addition, a disorganized distribution of their farms and deficient production processes were identified, generating conflicts and reducing their competitiveness. In addition, these are external problems related to public policies and institutions that threaten its long-term continuity. It was also identified that forms of popular and solidarity economy coexist within these activities with some reciprocity principles. It is concluded that producers adapt themselves to the adversities they have to face through cooperative relationships between members. Finally, it is recommended to accept the proposal promoting inter-institutional cooperation among its actors to strengthen these productive sectors.