Factores de fortalecimiento de sostenibilidad de los procesos productivos individual y bajo asociación de los pequeños productores

Abstract

The following research sets out to establish an approximation of the sustainable level achieved by small producers individually and as an association. The study also identifies factors that fortify as well as limit small producer associations. Small producers are protected by the Azuay Prefectures which has enabled them to sell products in an agricultural fair. Sustainability was measured through sustainable development indicators taking into consideration economic, social, environmental and institutional dimensions. Furthermore, a bivariate analysis was applied associating variables correlated to small producer sustainability. Also, a market sustainable development index was obtained to have a better understanding of the information and depict the level of small producer development. In conclusion, individual small producers have a weaker sustainability level than small producers within an association.