Dimensions and indicators for endogenous local development in the province of El Oro, Ecuador

Abstract

This article addresses local development from the endogenous perspective, outlining dimensions that configure conditions for the realization of material and socioeconomic well-being, taking advantage of the natural wealth of the territory, daily knowledge, tangible and intangible cultural heritage assets, installed logistics, participation of social actors, multi-sector cooperation and public-private partnerships. Therefore, the objective is to promote the revaluation of structural components in the administration of local governments, improving care systems, reclassifying human talent with training according to roles, encouraging creativity, innovation and investments, incorporating environmentally friendly digitalization processes. Social skills and contributing to the simplification of procedures, with a view to reactivating the economy, production, inserting the unemployed population into employment and building a culture of efficiency and effectiveness in the provision of quality services that cause states of satisfaction on users. The theoretical basis that underpins the study is structural functionalism. It is a basic type of research, exploratory, descriptive, explanatory level; quantitative approach, non-experimental design; inductive empirical method, technique: the survey; probability sample, allowable error 5%; universe made up of directors of departmental areas and sub-areas. The results allude that to promote local development from the endogenous, it is necessary to revitalize the departmental structure, computerize the user service systems, simplify procedures, and create conditions to attract investments, reclassify human talent according to training profile, and implement planning mechanisms prospective with the participation of social actors and citizens.