La influencia de los principios de la buena administración y el proceso de contratación pública en el Ecuador

Abstract

This research aims to understand how the principles of good governance really influence public procurement in Ecuador. Instead of just looking at laws, it goes deeper to see how these ideas are put into practice in real institutions. The study uses interviews with public officials who work directly in procurement, so we can get a clear picture of what’s really happening.The main focus was to review the current legal framework and court decisions about good governance principles. We also explored the different types of procurement processes and how well these principles are respected or overlooked during those processes. What stands out from the results is that, yes, the laws are mostly well designed and include these important principles, but in everyday work there are still many challenges. For example, officials sometimes lack proper training, there are delays caused by bureaucracy, and the processes can be slow. However, we also saw that institutions are trying to improve transparency and efficiency, showing a growing awareness of the importance of ethical and responsible public management. Ultimately, the research shows that having good laws is only part of the solution. For procurement to truly work well and protect public resources, institutions need to commit sincerely to these principles, have credible control mechanisms, and invest in ongoing training for their staff. With these pieces in place, public procurement can be more effective, transparent, and fair.