Sistema de Ventanilla Única Ecuatoriana y el impacto en las exportaciones de cacao.

Abstract

The main purpose of this research is to analyze the impact of the implementation of the Ecuadorian one-stop-shop system in the cocoa export sector in the province of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas. In order to conduct this study, both, the qualitative and quantitative approaches were applied, with a research of exploratory character. The theoretical foundation to develop this study arise from the inductive-deductive, logical historical, analysis and synthesis methods. For this reason, surveys were applied to a statistical sample of cocoa producers in this province. The statistical analysis was useful to determine the hypothesis raised regarding to the increase of the export activity by this service. Finally, to conclude, the one-stop-shop system makes possible to streamline and simplify the information between the relevant entities and the exporters, which reduces costs and increases international competitiveness, and this, enables to increase the commercial exchange between countries. It is also recommended that producers use the one-stopshop system of foreign trade since it facilitates the simplification of procedures to promote and

improve the business environment in the countries.