Análisis de la gobernanza y legislación. Caso de estudio de la ciudad de Machala. Año 2024.

Abstract

Abstract: This research analyzes urban governance and legislation in the canton of Machala during 2024 by evaluating local public management and its institutional capacity to promote sustainable territorial development. A documentary and field research design was applied, using quantitative approaches based on official information from the National Electoral Council, the Municipal Decentralized Autonomous Government of Machala, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and national regulations. The Governance and Legislation dimension of the City Prosperity Index (CPI) was used as the methodological reference, comprising the Participation and Transparency and Public Finance subdimensions. The results showed an overall score of 0.87 out of 1. Electoral participation reached 0.83 and access to public information 1.00, while local expenditure efficiency obtained 0.48. Own-source revenue collection reached 0.97 and subnational debt 0.08. The study concludes that Machala presents strengths in participation, transparency, and own-source revenue generation, but continues to face challenges in budget execution and the sustainability of financial management.