Percepción y opinión de los ecuatorianos sobre realidad socio ambiental nacional. Análisis del cantón Pedro Moncayo

Abstract

Abstract:The present research work was done with the objective to know the perception and opinion of the inhabitants who live in Pedro Moncayo district, located in Pichincha province. It talks about the socio-environmental reality of the place according to some topics and markets, water, environment, living standard and gender equity. These topics allowed to identify the impact of the socio-environmental policies in the community and how they influence in the quality of life because citizens are the principal actors in the local development process. The research disclosed that people are interested in environmental topics. They consider that the contamination of water and air and the loss of resources are important threats for their community. The information about domestic violence is a help for the community. Through this research I could learn about the impact of the socio-environmental policies application, the perception and the public opinion of the inhabitants from Pedro Moncayo district. They could give their opinion about environment, citizen participation, water, living standard, markets, violence and gender equity.