Análisis socioeconómico del presupuesto participativo del cantón Joya de los Sachas, provincia de Orellana, período 2017 - 2018

Abstract

The objective of this research was to carry out a socioeconomic analysis on the impact of the participatory budget in the Joya de los Sachas located in the province of Orellana, during 2017 - 2018, for which descriptive research methods and techniques were applied, that allowed the collection of primary information through the application of surveys to a representative sample of 380 main social actors of the population such as presidents of social organizations, parish councils, neighborhood leaders and community leaders. Also, a documentary and field research was carried out for the analysis of the planning process, organization, direction and control of the participatory budget. The main findings indicate that the stages established in the legal regulations are fully met; However, there are low levels of efficiency and effectiveness when meeting the goals and objectives established by the general assembly, which barely reached 38.47% and 15.18% respectively in 2017 and 2018. The distribution of economic resources is established under criteria of territory and themes, so that 40% is assigned to the Cantonal Head and 60% of the Participatory Budget is assigned to the 9 Rural Parishes, which through their representatives prioritize investment based on their social needs. The level of participation of the population is high during the planning stages, but there is no monitoring and control by the citizens. It is concluded that the participatory budget is an important tool that contributes to the social, cultural and economic development of the canton