El desarrollo local en Ecuador. Análisis de los casos El Guabo, Antonio Ante, Salinas de Guaranda y Mindo

Abstract

Abstract:This research focuses in case studies of local development in Ecuador. The objective was to explore in four cases -El Guabo, Antonio Ante, Mindo, Salinas de Guaranda- that present features of the local development model in their economic and productive activities. Regarding the methodology, it used a qualitative approach, taking into account the documentary and exploratory methods, which served to know the most relevant characteristics of local development cases in Ecuador. The data analysis was carried out following these steps: first, each case was described with its characteristics; later, the cases were compared considering the investigation variables in order to know their common elements. The results showed that the four cases, although each with its particularities, coincide in at least three characteristics: the use of endogenous resources, the associative participation of the community and the support of local governments. Thus, in the places described, the model of local development has allowed the reduction of extreme poverty and greater socioeconomic well-being.