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Ecuador Makes Strides in Anti-Corruption Efforts, But Challenges Remain

In recent years, Ecuador has made significant efforts to tackle corruption head-on by strengthening its anti-corruption measures.

National Development Plan for 2021-2025

A key milestone in this endeavor is the country’s National Development Plan for 2021-2025, which sets specific targets for integrity, transparency, accountability, and public participation. This marks a significant shift towards prioritizing anti-corruption efforts.

Strengthening Institutional Framework

The government has committed to upholding international agreements aimed at promoting transparency and public participation. It is also working to develop standards, plans, and strategies to foster a culture of integrity within the country’s institutions.

Furthermore, the government is implementing measures to improve governance and increase public trust in the state. This includes:

  • Improving public services
  • Implementing integrity and transparency tools nationwide
  • Enhancing public participation and accountability

Challenges Remain

Despite these efforts, Ecuador still faces significant challenges. Some of the major obstacles include:

  • Weak governance
  • Lack of public trust in the government
  • Ineffective public services
  • Limited instruments to promote public participation and accountability

Initiatives to Improve Public Trust

To address these challenges, various governmental and non-governmental organizations have launched initiatives aimed at improving public trust in the state. These efforts focus on promoting good governance across Ecuador by:

  • Enhancing public services
  • Implementing integrity and transparency tools nationwide
  • Supporting companies in improving their accountability, due diligence, and integrity mechanisms

Project Highlights

A key project bringing together stakeholders from government, business, civil society, and academia is focused on eight regions. Its objectives include:

  • Improving the quality of public services that are in high demand or have a significant impact on the business climate
  • Developing tools to promote public integrity and support companies in improving their accountability mechanisms
  • Creating instruments to foster transparency, access to information, accountability, public participation, and the implementation of an integrity system throughout Ecuador

Way Forward

While progress has been made, Ecuador still faces significant hurdles in its quest for greater transparency and accountability. However, with ongoing efforts and commitment from all stakeholders, the country is poised to make meaningful strides towards a more corruption-free future.

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