Public procurement como política de fomento a la innovación en el sector agroindustrial de Ecuador
| dc.contributor.advisor | DT - Proaño Córdova, Telmo Diego | |
| dc.contributor.author | Robalino Robalino, Ronnie Josué | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-07-23T17:59:57Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-07 | |
| dc.description | Public procurement is a strategic tool for promoting innovation in products and services, stimulating business competitiveness, strengthening public-private partnerships, and contributing to economic and social development. However, its implementation in Ecuador and Latin America faces significant challenges, including limited integration of innovation-oriented public policies. The objective of this research was to evaluate how public procurement influences technological development in the Ecuadorian agro-industrial sector, and to provide insights for the design of demand-side innovation policies. A quantitative methodology with an explanatory scope was applied. Cross-sectional data were collected from the National Public Procurement Service (SERCOP) platform, focusing on the Common and Special Regimes in 2023. For data analysis, procurement processes were classified according to the level of technology required in each procedure, based on the guidelines of the Oslo Manual. A binomial logistic regression model was employed. The results show statistical significance for low and medium-low technology levels. These findings align with existing empirical evidence, which indicates limited technological advancement in the agro-industrial sector. However, due to data limitations, the hypotheses for medium-high and high technology levels could not be empirically tested. In conclusion, the “type of contract” and its categories were key determinants of the technological level of the goods or services procured. Additionally, the geographic distribution of procurement processes revealed significant regional disparities. These findings highlight the need for effective public policies in procurement to address identified challenges and promote technological capabilities and innovationPublic procurement is a strategic tool for promoting innovation in products and services, stimulating business competitiveness, strengthening public-private partnerships, and contributing to economic and social development. However, its implementation in Ecuador and Latin America faces significant challenges, including limited integration of innovation-oriented public policies. The objective of this research was to evaluate how public procurement influences technological development in the Ecuadorian agro-industrial sector, and to provide insights for the design of demand-side innovation policies. A quantitative methodology with an explanatory scope was applied. Cross-sectional data were collected from the National Public Procurement Service (SERCOP) platform, focusing on the Common and Special Regimes in 2023. For data analysis, procurement processes were classified according to the level of technology required in each procedure, based on the guidelines of the Oslo Manual. A binomial logistic regression model was employed. The results show statistical significance for low and medium-low technology levels. These findings align with existing empirical evidence, which indicates limited technological advancement in the agro-industrial sector. However, due to data limitations, the hypotheses for medium-high and high technology levels could not be empirically tested. In conclusion, the “type of contract” and its categories were key determinants of the technological level of the goods or services procured. Additionally, the geographic distribution of procurement processes revealed significant regional disparities. These findings highlight the need for effective public policies in procurement to address identified challenges and promote technological capabilities and innovation | |
| dc.description.abstract | El public procurement es una herramienta estratégica para promover la innovación en bienes y servicios, estimular la competitividad de las empresas, robustecer las relaciones entre el sector público y privado, y aportar al crecimiento económico y social. Sin embargo, su implementación en Ecuador y América Latina conlleva desafíos significativos, mostrando una integración restringida de políticas públicas enfocadas en la innovación. El propósito de esta investigación fue evaluar cómo el public procurement influye en el desarrollo tecnológico del sector agroindustrial ecuatoriano, aportando información para la formulación de políticas de innovación orientadas por la demanda. La metodología tuvo un enfoque cuantitativo de alcance explicativo. Los datos, de corte transversal, fueron recopilados mediante la plataforma del Servicio Nacional de Contratación Pública (SERCOP), centrándose en procedimientos de régimen Común y Especial, año 2023. Para el análisis de datos, se llevó a cabo la clasificación de los procesos de contratación pública según el nivel de tecnología, bajo los lineamientos del Manual de Oslo. Se empleó un modelo de regresión logística binomial, donde, los resultados muestran significancia estadística para los niveles de tecnología “baja y media-baja”. Dichos hallazgos concuerdan con la evidencia empírica, donde se observa un desarrollo limitado de tecnología avanzada para el sector agroindustrial. Por otro lado, la naturaleza de los datos no permitió comprobar de manera empírica la hipótesis propuesta para los niveles de tecnología media-alta y alta. En conclusión, la variable “tipo de contrato” y sus categorías resultan ser determinantes para definir el nivel de tecnología de un bien o servicio. Adicionalmente, la distribución geográfica donde se ejecutaron los procesos de contratación muestra una marcada disparidad regional. Es por ello que se resalta la necesidad de políticas públicas eficaces que respondan a las problemáticas detectadas y promuevan el fortalecimiento de capacidades tecnológicas y procesos de innovación. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repositorio.uta.edu.ec/handle/123456789/44754 | |
| dc.language.iso | es | |
| dc.publisher | Universidad Técnica de Ambato. Facultad de Contabilidad y Auditoría. Carrera de Contabilidad y Auditoría. | |
| dc.subject | INNOVACIÓN | |
| dc.subject | TECNOLOGÍA | |
| dc.subject | POLÍTICAS | |
| dc.subject | FOMENTO | |
| dc.title | Public procurement como política de fomento a la innovación en el sector agroindustrial de Ecuador | |
| dc.type | bachelorThesis |