Planning, an instrument to consolidate local development in the case of region three of Ecuador.

Abstract

Introduction: In the framework of these previous models and the experience acquired, Ecuador promoted, starting in 2008, the implementation of planning as a system, based on a development regime, which determined territorial management and development plans by levels of government, aimed at resolving territorial imbalances that promote development and socio-economic-environmental equity of the populations. Objective: This Article aims to examine the contribution of planning, in its dimension of consolidation to the development of Region three of Ecuador during the last decade, which allows understanding the nature of the advances and / or critical nodes in the achievement of development through who have faced this public policy in the region. Methodology: A closed, multiple-choice survey was applied to representatives among public servants, personnel working in universities, private associations; the research work presented used the bibliographic method. Results: The present investigation allows to point out some development indicators of Zone 3 of Ecuador, thus, access to water (irrigation and drinking), health and education in 42.04% constitutes an important concern for the surveyed citizens, it focuses on agriculture, tourism, services and real estate development that covers 65.19% of productive activities, and drought, lack of energy, natural disasters and unemployment are the majority risks with 55.46%. Conclusions: In order to have adequate results in the economic and social sphere, through history Ecuador has adopted different economic models that allow the elimination of differences between social classes and economic powers, in order to achieve adequate sustainable development for all sectors and economic activities in the country, that is, there are fewer inequalities.