Desconcentración administrativa del Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado Municipal de Guayaquil : propuesta de implementación.

Abstract

This thesis analyzes the administrative decentralization implemented by the Decentralized Autonomous Government (GAD) of Guayaquil and its impact on the effectiveness of local public service delivery. Decentralization, understood as the transfer of powers and resources from the central level of local government to territorial bodies or offices, aims to bring public administration closer to citizens, improve operational efficiency, and optimize the institutional response to community needs. This study is based on a legal-administrative approach, supported by current Ecuadorian regulations, specifically the Organic Code of Territorial Organization, Autonomy, and Decentralization (COOTAD), as well as municipal ordinances specific to the canton of Guayaquil. The main decentralized public services, such as urban sanitation, park maintenance, community security, and social services, are examined and evaluated using management, access, and citizen satisfaction indicators. The advantages and limitations of the applied model are also identified, considering factors such as institutional capacity, oversight mechanisms, citizen participation, and accountability. Through interviews, a document review, and comparative analysis, it is concluded that, while decentralization has allowed for greater institutional presence in peripheral sectors, challenges related to coordination, transparency, and effective oversight persist. Finally, recommendations are proposed aimed at strengthening the legal and institutional framework for decentralization in the Guayaquil Regional Government (GAD) to guarantee equitable and efficient access to public services, in accordance with the principles of a constitutional state of rights and justice.