Ecuador

From 2003 to 2006, the Civil Society Index was implemented in Ecuador by Fundaci ón Esquel, with the international coordination of CIVICUS. This implementation led to the publication of an analytical country report, presenting the results of the CSI initiative in the country.

An Efficient Civil Society Going Beyond its Weaknesses

Over that period, the Civil Society Index assessment in Ecuador reveals a fragile and not quite well developed structure within a relatively unfavourable environment, while it and practices/promotes progressive values only to a very moderate extent. Considering this rather unfavourable framework the impact civil society exercises, although moderate, is surprisingly the strongest of the four dimensions. A strategy directed at strengthening Ecuador’s Civil Society needs to enable marginalised groups to play a more significant role within the sector. It should furthermore not only focus on fostering the sector’s increased financial independence and a better human resource base, but also improve civil society’s legitimacy. Within the rather challenging current environment of institutional collapse affecting the country this aim becomes particularly challenging.

CSI Country Reports in Ecuador