GOBERNANZA COLABORATIVA Y RENDICIÓN DE CUENTAS EN LA GESTIÓN PÚBLICA EN ECUADOR: CASO DE ESTUDIO ASAMBLEA NACIONAL

Abstract

This study analyzed the impact of collaborative governance on accountability in the National Assembly of Ecuador during the period 2013-2023. A qualitative methodology based on a case study design was used, complemented by a systematic documentary analysis of accountability and management reports. The conceptual framework included moderating, mediating and control variables to examine the dynamics between collaborative governance and accountability. The results showed that the implementation of technological tools, such as the Ecuador Assembly APP and the electronic voting system, improved transparency and facilitated access to legislative information. Likewise, programs such as Assembly for a Day and Legislative Schools strengthened citizen participation, while citizen oversight and observatories increased social oversight. However, challenges persisted, such as bureaucratic resistance, inequity in participation and the perception of corruption. It is concluded that collaborative governance can strengthen accountability by promoting transparency, equitable participation and institutional integrity. However, limitations related to structural and cultural barriers that restrict its effectiveness were identified. Future research is proposed that integrates mixed methods and extends the analysis to other sectors and contexts.