Desarrollo rural sostenible en el Ecuador, una propuesta de política pública. Caso de estudio provincia de Morona Santiago

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of the research work is to propose public policies for the sustained improvement of the quality of life of the rural population, seeking an effective contribution to the rural economy and socioeconomic inclusion. An exploratory analysis of the Development Plans and Territorial Ordering of the province of Morona Santiago was carried out; also of the policies and evaluation of projects executed by the national government. A brief description of the provincial social and economic situation is completed, a diagnosis is made of the problems that hinder development and the causative factors are investigated, immediately, those that are considered urgent are prioritized in accordance with the 2030 SDGs, as well as of the objectives of the National Plan. The results found are alarming, poverty due to UBN in the rural sector affects more than 90% of its inhabitants, child malnutrition affects 42% of the population, schooling is 8.7 years, and less than 5% of the population are professionals. Subsistence agriculture is predominant in the provincial economy, occupying 43% of the EAP.