Impacto económico del conflicto Rusia Ucrania en el sector agrícola del cantón Balao en el año 2022

Abstract

Abstract: The present study addresses the economic impact of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine on the agricultural sector of Balao canton during the year 2022. The relevance of this research lies in understanding the economic and social repercussions generated by this geopolitical conflict in a specific region, highlighting the importance of agriculture in the local economy. To achieve this, the objective was established to analyze the economic impact generated by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine in the agricultural sector of the Balao canton in the year 2022. Through a methodology with a mixed methodological approach, combining qualitative and quantitative elements, having a non-experimental design with a descriptive level and an exploratory type, and with the inductive-deductive and analytical-synthetic methods to understand and analyze the economic impact. The data collection techniques used were the survey and the interview, allowing to obtain detailed information and direct experiences of the actors involved in the agricultural sector of the canton of Balao. The results showed a high dependence of Balao Canton on agricultural inputs from Russia, highlighting the economic vulnerability generated by the interruption in the supply of fertilizers. Direct effects on agricultural production and exports were also identified, such as increased production costs, lower product quality and export difficulties. In addition, it was found that there is a lack of direct support from the government, so agricultural enterprises have shown resilience by seeking new strategies and markets.