Análisis de las políticas públicas de protección y erradicación del trabajo infantil en el Ecuador: el caso del GAD de El Pangui, provincia de Zamora Chinchipe, (2020- 2024).

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Abstract: This research paper presents an analysis of the public policies implemented by the Decentralized Autonomous Government of El Pangui, in the province of Zamora Chinchipe, Ecuador, to eradicate child labor during the 2020-2024 period. Using a qualitative approach and applying synthetic analytical, content analysis, and exegetic methods, the research assesses the strategies adopted, identifying barriers, achievements, and challenges. Surveys were conducted to assess the impact of the policies, emphasizing significant progress such as the reduction of child labor and the increase in school enrollment. However, challenges remain in improving the economic conditions of affected families. The results obtained reflect the effectiveness of the implemented measures and their replicability in other locations. This analysis highlights the importance of coordinated actions between local institutions and communities to ensure the well-being of children and adolescents in their comprehensive development, respecting the rights enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic, the Children and Adolescents Code, the Labor Code, and the goals proposed in the National Development Plan for the New Ecuador 2024 2025. The research provides a framework for designing more effective and sustainable public policies at the local and national levels.