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La economía ecológica como alternativa al modelo de desarrollo extractivista en comunidades del Azuay 2021
Fecha
2022-09-20Autor
Durazno Reinoso, Daniel Fernando
Institución
Resumen
In this research study the current economic model in seven rural areas of Azuay
was the point of focus. The areas studied were the parishes of Shumiral, Cañaribamba
and Cochapata; the townships of San Sebastián and Chaucha; and the water councils
of Santa Marianita and Soldados. The purpose is to understand how extractive mining
activities affect these areas and the development of economies that conserve ecological
spaces. By carrying out a composite study with the goal of analyzing the potentialities of
an alternative economic model in their territories, the intention is to recommend an
Ecological Economics model. The design employed was a case study, prioritizing the
qualitative aspects over the quantitative ones. The diagnostic of the quantitative study
relied on a survey format which determined the problems and established the baseline
in order to qualitatively apply it to five focal groups involving parishes and townships.
The conclusion, following a discourse analysis of the data obtained, is that it is feasible
to apply alternatives to the existing productive model. Likewise, Ecological Economics is
a sustainable option for an economic refocusing with emphasis on State-driven mining
activity. Respect for nature’s ecological spaces and biocentric consciousness for
productive development entail adapting organic production in agriculture bearing in
mind respect for the ecological frontier, improving distribution networks, selling markets
and promoting organic agriculture. Likewise, ecotourism projects incentivize a
community to endeavor, take on and promote this work for local development and
ecological conservation.