Desafíos en la gobernanza local de Ecuador para implementar políticas públicas y garantizar derechos humanos

The present study aims to analyze the challenges faced by local governance in Ecuador in implementing effective public policies that ensure human rights. A qualitative research methodology will be employed, utilizing systemic, inductive, and deductive methods, as well as exegetical and historical approaches. Among the data collection techniques, a documentary compilation of legal and doctrinal sources will be conducted. Although the Ecuadorian Constitution establishes principles of decentralization and fundamental rights, limited inter-institutional coordination, scarcity of resources, and the lack of effective mechanisms for citizen participation hinder the implementation of inclusive and sustainable public policies. Through this study, we seek to identify the main factors affecting local governance and propose strategies to strengthen the capacity of decentralized autonomous governments to guarantee rights within their communities.