Análisis de la corrupción en el Ecuador y su impacto en lo económico político y social.

Abstract

Corruption is a constant in society and occurs in all civilizations; however, it is only in the last 20 years that this phenomenon has begun to be seriously explored. It has many different forms, as well as many diverse effects, both on the economy and on society in general. Among the most common causes of corruption are the political and economic environment, professional ethics and morals, and, of course, habits, customs, tradition, and demographics. The main objective of this investigation was to determine how corruption affects the economic, social, or political development of Ecuador. The methodology is a descriptive field research, quantitative paradigm, a sample of 315 public officials was used; Among the main results, it was found that 43% of employees have 5 years or less of service, and for 86% of officials corruption is very serious. This allows us to conclude that in Ecuador, the most reported corruption involves politicians, the police, vehicle inspectors, the registry, ministry officials, tax collectors, and universities. Corruption is a complex social phenomenon that, in addition to political and economic factors, also has deeply rooted cultural causes, and its existence and extent are largely determined by social traditions. It is proposed as a recommendation that coalitions are required between the government, private companies and civil society organizations. Solutions must come from within countries, empowering civil society, creating an anti-corruption culture, and creating governance structures that work. A holistic approach to fighting corruption requires not only criminal penalties but other elements of an "integrity system".