Cómo se obtienen los alimentos en la ciudad de Loja. Aprovisionamiento de alimentos, economías populares y organización del espacio público urbano.

Abstract

Abstract: Over the years, markets and fairs have become the mainstay of food supply; however, at present, urbanization processes, the expansion of private initiatives and the lack of organization threaten to weaken them. This could undermine the food security and sovereignty in cities limiting access to spaces for sale agricultural production. This research analyses the current state and dynamics of supply centers in Loja, as well as the organization of public space and its territorial accessibility. The data was obtained through interviews with administrators and traders, surveys applied to visitors, direct observation and spatial data collection. A resilient system of markets and fairs based on the consumer profile that has traditionally supported this type of solidarity economy was evidenced. Despite this, they have certain weaknesses associated with the size, location and improvement of infrastructure, including the creation of trade fairs in northwestern districts of the city that reduce the distance between producer and consumer. Key wor.