Análisis y alcance de las políticas públicas de soberanía alimentaria en el gobierno parroquial de Honorato Vásquez (2019-2023)

Abstract

Abstract: This study investigates the scope of public food sovereignty policies implemented by the Honorato Vásquez Parish Decentralized Autonomous Government in the Cañar canton during the period 2019-2023, with the objective of determining their impact on local production, agroecological practices, and the strengthening of food sovereignty among rural families. The research method employed was a mixed-methods approach, using quantitative methodology (surveys of beneficiary families to be analyzed with SPSS software) and qualitative methodology (semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders, analyzed with ATLAS.ti). Positive characteristics were identified, such as increased food availability, the first implementation of agroecological practices, and changes in eating habits. However, limitations were identified in institutional monitoring, community participation in the decision-making process, and indirect effects on health-related indicators, such as child malnutrition. Based on the triangulation of results, we can conclude that the public policies examined here are necessary, but not sufficient on their own, indicating a call for more participatory and intersectoral management to solidify food sovereignty in the territory.