Sistema de participación y activación ciudadana como mecanismo de profundización de la democracia en el Gobierno Autónomo Provincial del Azuay

Abstract

This article systematizes the application process of the Activation and Citizen Participation model of the Provincial Decentralized Autonomous Government of Azuay, to identify and define the elements that promote a participatory system from citizens and social organizations, and contribute to the improvement of governance processes. in the province. A model proposal is also developed for the activation of citizen participation in decentralized autonomous governments, based on the principles and approaches of this system. This proposal contains the tools and procedures to change the traditional approach that is maintained in local governments. The underlying objective is to demonstrate that the quality of democracy and its institutions is directly related to having a system of citizen participation, since this can act as an accelerator for local development processes and as a brake on corruption. For this reason, we trust that this work constitutes a contribution so that the management of public institutions is legitimized by the direct participation of the community in decision-making.