Análisis de la Participación de la Economía Popular y Solidaria al Crecimiento del PIB Ecuatoriano durante el período 2018-2023

Abstract

The objective of this article is to show the link between the Popular Solidarity Economy (EPS) and economic growth in Ecuador, considering GDP as an indicator of economic growth. The Popular and Solidarity Economy (EPS) emerged as a crucial component in Ecuador's economic growth during the period 2018-2023. This sector is made up of cooperatives, associations, mutualists, among other community organizational forms. The EPS has played a significant role in the socioeconomic development of the country, especially in the generation of employment and contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Over the years, the EPS has demonstrated its ability to promote social and economic inclusion by providing employment and business opportunities to traditionally marginalized groups. These organizations not only increase social cohesion, but also promote more sustainable economic practices. In the political and economic context of Ecuador during this period, it influenced the development of the EPS. National legal and political reforms aimed at the social and solidarity economy provide a more favorable environment for the growth and formalization of these organizations. However, challenges still persist, such as access to adequate financing, unequal competition with different economic sectors.