Falta de articulación interinstitucional en la implementación de las PNOC y su impacto en la gobernanza marítima del Ecuador (2014 2024)

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Abstract: The lack of inter-institutional coordination has influenced the implementation of the National Oceanic and Coastal Policies (PNOC) between 2014 and 2024. This study analyzes its effects on maritime governance and Ecuador's geopolitical projection. Using a qualitative approach, a documentary analysis was conducted to examine current regulations, the minutes of the Inter-institutional Committee for the Sea (CIM), institutional documents, and specialized literature. The results show that the regulatory framework is primarily declarative, with coordination guidelines that have a limited operational structure. There is also evident overlap of institutional responsibilities and insufficiently institutionalized coordination mechanisms. These conditions have limited the State's capacity to adequately implement the PNOC. Furthermore, it is observed that weak internal coordination has reduced the exploitation of strategic opportunities such as the CMAR, Antarctica, or the BBNJ Agreement. Despite this, the recent instruments approved by the CIM show a window of opportunity to strengthen maritime governance and move towards a more robust geopolitical projection.