La interculturalidad desde los planes del buen vivir

Abstract

This study establishes the productive correlation between the theoretical contributions on interculturality and the proposals that have been formulated in Ecuador’s development plans. The theoretical reflection was based on fundamental contributions, understood as decolonization processes to share power, in which new ethical agreements would characterize societies and cultures. The main objective of the study was to analyze the inclusion of the intercultural theme in the National Plans for Good Living (2009-2013) (2013-2017). The methodology used, in this process of reflection and analysis, was hermeneutic, understood as interpretation and understanding of texts. As results, a broad inclusion of interculturality is detected in the plans mentioned. The problem is projected, when the inhabitants must apply these plans in the social and cultural daily life, since it contemplates contents written in highly technical languages and sophisticated epistemologies, of difficult access for the majority of the Ecuadorian citizens and, even, for professionals.