Evaluation of public policies favoring the incorporation of women in leadership positions in the Guaranda city, Bolivar, Ecuador

Abstract

Introduction: the analysis and study of public policies is based on their existence and their application or not by those who must do so, analyze current problems and their origin or cause, as well as the effects they generate on people or population groups. or vulnerable, for the case study, the most logical thing to do is to start with processes of socialization and familiarization of people with the current reality that they live in and with the standards set by the governing bodies of these policies, to establish mechanisms that make it possible to reach the level desired (or as close as possible). Objectives: this scientific article focuses on the evaluation of public policies implemented in the Guaranda canton, Bolívar province, Ecuador, with the aim of favoring the incorporation of women in leadership positions. Gender equality and the empowerment of women in decision-making are fundamental aspects to promote sustainable development and equity in society. Methodology: in the investigation, mixed methods were applied that allowed reaching a set of systematic, empirical and critical processes that involved the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, generating an integration and joint discussion that made it possible to make inferences about all the information collected, to achieve a greater understanding of the phenomenon under study, the reason why more researchers opt for these types of research is because both qualitative and quantitative data are simultaneous in their collection, analysis and interpretation. Results: characterization of the public administration institutions of the Guaranda canton, execution of introductory workshops that made it possible to sensitize and engage government officials, execution of a public awareness campaign to publicize the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs to the general public and deliver to the involved inside and outside the Public Administration the lines of work that enable their commitment to strengthen and support the application of public policies based on the full and effective participation of women and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of the decision-making in political life at the level of government and local institutions. Conclusions: changes in attitude and social behavior start from the awareness, commitment and improvement of action policies and treatment of women by local authorities, based on extensive knowledge of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically No. 5 concerning gender equality in that ending all forms of discrimination against women and girls is not only a basic human right, but is also crucial for sustainable development. General study area: public policies. Specific area of ​​study: women's Leadership.