la organización comunitaria en el desarrollo socio urbanístico del barrio la coronel de la parroquia el cambio, año 2023

Abstract

The present research pertains to “Community Organization in the Socio-Urban Development of the La Coronel Neighborhood in the El Cambio Parish, Year 2023.” The results obtained demonstrated the influence of management by neighborhood leaders and relevant authorities in enhancing social cohesion within the sector and its socio-urban development through actions to be executed by the Municipal GAD of Machala, which impacts the quality of life for residents. Consequently, the general objective of the research is centered on “establishing the impact of community organization on the socio-urban development of the La Coronel neighborhood in the El Cambio parish.” Furthermore, the research was grounded in functionalist theory and the sociology of organizations, as it is essential to address the structural needs of a marginalized sector where each individual must fulfill a specific role within the community. Regarding the methodology, the approach applied to the research was mixed, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods, which allowed for the analysis and interpretation of reality from various perspectives. To gather field information, three techniques were employed: surveys, which were administered to one member of each family in the La Coronel neighborhood; interviews, which were conducted with a department head of the Municipal GAD of Machala, a representative of the El Cambio parish council, and the neighborhood leader; and an observation guide, which facilitated the triangulation of the information obtained. These methods aided in identifying the quality of community organization management and its impact on socio-urban development. In conclusion, it is clear that in the La Coronel neighborhood of El Cambio parish, there is weak organization due to the lack of management and social cohesion strategies, as well as limited support from relevant authorities. Consequently, residents experience stagnation and dissatisfaction regarding the sector's socio-urban infrastructure and the provision of basic services, which are inefficient and do not fully meet demand. Therefore, it is essential for the neighborhood board to take actions that promote social cohesion, and for the Municipal GAD of Machala to implement social intervention strategies in collaboration with public or private entities to provide quality basic services. This will enhance the socio-urban characteristics of the sector. Based on the results obtained, an intervention proposal is presented: “A training plan for community organization members to implement social management strategies in the La Coronel neighborhood of the El Cambio parish in the Machala canton.” This plan will empower the neighborhood board to take actions and manage agreements with government and private entities to address existing social demands, strengthen the community, improve the sector's optimal development, and ultimately contribute to the quality of life of the inhabitants. A budget has been allocated for this project, making it viable from a technical, economic, social, and environmental perspective.