Gestión de proyectos referidos al hábitat PDOT cantones Loja y Quilanga, años 2012 y 2022

Abstract

Abstract: The present study analyzes the management of habitat-related projects in the Development and Territorial Planning Plans (PDOT) of the cantons of Loja and Quilanga, two territories with contrasting institutional and budgetary realities, comparing the periods 2012-2022 and 2019- 2023. The study focused on the analysis of four essential components of habitat, namely: drinking water, sewage, housing, and solid waste collection. The methodology combined a documentary review of the PDOTs, and the technical evaluation was carried out considering seven criteria: clear objectives, expected results, main activities, execution schedule, execution responsibilities, detailed budget, and funding sources, in addition to the execution percentage. The management analysis was evaluated based on three criteria: territorial relevance, internal coherence, and minimum project formulation. The results show that, although Loja has greater financial resources and a more robust institutional structure, both cantons face deficiencies in the technical formulation of projects, which limits their execution and impact in the territory. The hypothesis is confirmed by demonstrating that the effectiveness of habitat projects depends more on technical quality and institutional capacity than on the allocated budget. This study concludes with the proposal of strategies to strengthen the formulation and management of habitat projects, ensuring solid and sustainable technical interventions in the territory.