Análisis de la participación ciudadana en Ecuador. El caso de los estudiantes de la carrera de Administración Pública de la UTPL

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Abstract: Citizen participation is fundamental in democratic governance; since it allows that citizens influence public decisions. This research aimed The main objective is to evaluate the knowledge and involvement of students in the career of Public Administration of the Private Technical University of Loja regarding the citizen participation mechanisms in Ecuador, for this a methodology was used descriptive with a qualitative - quantitative approach. Data collection was carried out through online surveys applied to a sample of 172 students, from first to eighth cycle of the race. The analysis of the data revealed that, although the students show notable commitment to citizen participation mechanisms, there is a lack of knowledge about these, as well as about the regulations and the responsible Institution to bring citizen participation. The results of the research show a great There is a need for more education and training on the subject. In conclusion, it is essential to implement educational programs that strengthen the knowledge and practice of citizen participation among future public administrators.