Dependencia económica y social de la producción de banano orgánico en el sitio la palestina, cantón el Guabo, periodo 2017-2020.

Abstract

The objective of this research is to analyze the economic and social dependence of the organic banana production of the producers of the site La Palestina of the canton El Guabo Province of El Oro-Ecuador; Bananas are one of the main agricultural export products, making a great contribution to the national GDP and generating jobs. The scope of the research is descriptive and non-experimental. To obtain primary information, a survey was used for the banana producers in the sector; Among the most relevant results, 90% are small producers with an average income of $ 1,000 to $ 2,000 per month; 85% of organic banana producers generate a stable workforce, in the same way, they have managed to commercialize their production at USD5.00 per box of organic bananas, a price below the official price. 75% of those surveyed mentioned that their income increased when they accessed sources of financing through public banks, which allows them to continue with the exploitation of their plantations, improve technological levels and apply good agricultural practices. Consequently, it can be concluded that El Sitio La Palestina shows a high economic and social dependence, as a result of the banana activity, mainly in the families that are dedicated to the activity described above, which has generated economic dynamism in the sector.