Análisis de las condiciones socioeconómicas de los agricultores de la Región Sur del Ecuador, año 2023

Abstract

Abstract: This study examines the socioeconomic conditions of farmers in the provinces of Loja, El Oro, and Zamora Chinchipe, focusing on factors such as land distribution, access to credit, education level, and gender participation in agricultural activities. Through an analysis of data from ESPAC and other secondary sources, significant inequalities in access to productive resources and basic services were identified across the three provinces. While El Oro is characterized by commercial agriculture aimed at export markets, Loja and Zamora Chinchipe exhibit a predominance of subsistence farming practices. The findings emphasize the need for policy interventions that promote equitable access to land and financing, technical education, and the empowerment of women in the agricultural sector.