ANÁLISIS DE LA GOBERNANZA PÚBLICA Y SU EFECTIVIDAD ADMINISTRATIVA DE LOS PARQUES Y PLAZAS EN LA CIUDAD DE MANTA

Abstract

Insufficient public management and the lack of effectiveness in the administrative measures adopted for the management of parks and squares, together with the implementation of public policies for their maintenance and administration, are resulting in the deterioration and scarcity of these public spaces in the areas urban. The purpose of this study is to analyze public governance and administrative effectiveness in the management of parks and squares in Manta parish. For these purposes, a mixed methodology was used that incorporates quantitative and qualitative approaches, including surveys to collect data in various locations. The research design adopted is documentary, analyzing data through the theoretical method of analysis and synthesis to determine the current situation. The results reveal that the Public Governance exercised by the Municipal Decentralized Autonomous Government of Manta stands at 37%, classified as Regular according to the scale of values. Furthermore, Administrative Effectiveness is considered fair in some variables and very good in others. It concludes by indicating that public governance shows deficiencies in communication, equity in the allocation of resources and promotion of active and well-informed citizen participation; Regarding Administrative Effectiveness, positive aspects stand out in safety, comfort, maintenance, and conservation, although there are deficiencies in relation to satisfaction measures. These findings highlight the need to improve public management and the implementation of administrative measures to preserve and strengthen these public spaces in Manta parish.