Análisis de las causas y consecuencias de la pobreza en el Ecuador durante el periodo 2018-2023

Abstract

This study analyzes the causes and consequences of poverty in Ecuador from 2018 to 2023. It was found that the lack of economic resources is the most prominent factor, affecting 52% of the population. The lack of government support (21.6%) and geographical barriers (15.7%) are also significant. Additionally, 45.6% of respondents have access to adequate healthcare services, while 54.4% do not, showing significant limitations in the availability of these services. Regarding access to housing, low incomes (49.5%) and high prices (33.8%) are the biggest obstacles. Only 16.7% actively participate in political and social processes, with lack of information (32.4%) and distrust in the system (19.6%) being the main reasons for low participation. The findings highlight the need to improve the dissemination of social programs and increase government support to address these issues.