Cooperativas de vivienda en Ecuador: situación actual y estrategias para su fortalecimiento

Abstract

Housing cooperatives in Ecuador face significant challenges in a context of rapid urbanization and socioeconomic inequalities. Although these organizations have been key to providing housing solutions, their development has been limited by historical dependence on state support, the lack of a clear regulatory framework and internal management problems. In addition, factors such as real estate speculation and pressure on urban land make it difficult to access land suitable for housing development, which increases self-construction in peripheral areas with precarious conditions. This project aims to formulate a strategic framework to strengthen the organizational capacities of housing cooperatives in Ecuador and promote sustainable management models. The methodology includes a qualitative and comparative approach, with documentary analysis of previous studies and representative cases in Latin America, such as Uruguay and Mexico, recognized for their successful cooperative models. The expected result is a set of strategies that encourage internal training of cooperative members, simplify regulatory processes, and promote inclusive public policies. These strategies will help housing cooperatives become key actors in solving the housing deficit and transforming communities under a sustainable and solidarity-based housing access model.