Análisis de las remesas recibidas en los hogares beneficiarios del cantón San Fernando

Abstract

Abstract: The general objective of this degree work is to identify the contribution of remittances to the socioeconomic conditions of families in the San Fernando canton located in the province of Azuay, Ecuador. To achieve this objective, a survey was conducted among 54 heads of household of families receiving remittances. The questionnaire focused on the characteristics of household members, socioeconomic issues, expenses, the migration process and the head of household's perception of migration. The results of this study show that remittances contribute significantly to the socioeconomic condition of the families regardless of whether the head of household is a woman or a man. It was also observed that remittances are not a factor that causes the people who receive them to stop working, since they are not continuous and the members of the recipient households seek other ways to generate income.