Análisis jurídico y doctrinario de la rendición de cuentas en el Ecuador

Abstract

The titling work will analyze very relevant issues in relation to the legal figure of accountability, background ranging from its etymology, its definition exposed by some authors, as well as the doctrine, in order to cover information that allows to have extensive knowledge of the subject, in addition to its main characteristics under the most relevant aspects of Ecuadorian regulations. In the practical reagent raised, the situation of Mrs. Cedillo is analyzed, who is acting in an inappropriate manner of accountability. Instead of presenting clear and transparent information on the management of public resources, he uses the accountability process to defame his brother and the officials of the unit in charge of the process. The comparative analysis of the law of Ecuador and Mexico indicates that, in both countries, citizens have an important role in the accountability process. In Ecuador, citizen participation is guaranteed in the Constitution and in the Citizen Participation Law, while in Mexico, citizen participation is promoted through the Transparency and Access to Public Information Law. It is concluded that accountability is a key element for transparency, efficiency, citizen participation, responsibility and the fight against corruption in public management. It is essential to promote and strengthen accountability at all levels of government and in all areas of public management.