Análisis de la aplicación de la política social en el Ecuador y su impacto en la disminución de la pobreza 2007-2021.

Abstract

Social policies materialized through plans, programs and projects show the greater participation of the State and political leadership in order to solve social problems and reduce poverty and inequality levels. This study aims to analyze the main social policies implemented in Ecuador and their impact on poverty reduction, 2007-2014 through a descriptive study and literature review. It is based on the application of a mixed approach and research techniques of bibliographic analysis and interview. The main results reflect that, starting in 2007, a model of good living was implemented, focused on social needs, greater participation of the State, increased social spending (250% growth between 2007-2017) and, consequently, the implementation of a series of social policies of cash transfer programs such as the increase in the number of beneficiaries of the human development voucher, social assistance to people with disabilities through the Manuela Espejo Mission, in addition, development of educational and hospital infrastructure, etc. The increase in social spending was the basis for reducing poverty levels by more than 15 percentage points and extreme poverty by more than 8.6 percentage points. Therefore, it is established that social policy in Ecuador during the period 2007-2021 significantly influenced the reduction of poverty and inequality, thus improving the welfare of the most vulnerable segments of the population.