el rol del liderazgo comunitario en la gestión de servicios básicos de la urbanización “el manantial” del cantón pasaje, 2023

Abstract

This research paper, titled "The Role of Community Leadership in Basic Services Management in El Manantial Urbanization, Pasaje Canton, 2023," aims to establish the impact of community leadership on local service management. It emphasizes the importance of leaders and their role in the community. Information was gathered through surveys conducted in the urbanization and interviews with authorities responsible for providing potential solutions. The study is based on Max Weber's functionalist sociological theory, which explains how community leaders work to improve basic local services. The research adopted a mixed approach, combining quantitative and qualitative methods. It implemented two main strategies: structured surveys using a questionnaire for the entire urbanization population, which collected data on residents' perceptions and experiences, and in-depth interviews with community members, including relevant authorities and neighborhood leaders, which provided detailed information. Survey results show that 44% of El Manantial residents define their community leader as authoritarian. This model is characterized by power centralization, unilateral decision-making, and strict control, which may appeal to those seeking individual and forceful solutions to community problems. The lack of leadership skills and poor communication among residents have hindered community development, resulting in many families lacking adequate basic services coverage and directly impacting residents' well-being. Based on these results, the intervention proposal aims to address existing issues through "The Leadership Training Plan for Strengthening and Community Management of Basic Services in El Manantial Urbanization." This initiative will facilitate direct intervention by municipal authorities, addressing the urbanization's needs and significantly improving people's quality of life by enhancing basic services in the area. The proposed training plan seeks to comprehensively address needs by providing community leaders with the necessary skills and competencies to effectively manage basic services, thus promoting sustainable development and improving all residents' quality of life. This strategy will not only strengthen leadership and management skills within the community but also foster broader collaboration between residents and local authorities, creating an environment conducive to continuous progress and collective well-being in El Manantial. The proposal's feasibility is viable in different dimensions. Technically, it has the support of authorities and residents. Economically, it has a budget of $2,894.85, covering all resource expenses. Socially, the implementation of training will allow residents to participate more actively. Finally, in the environmental dimension, it will have a slight impact without affecting the ecological environment.