Evaluación de la inversión pública en infraestructura vial, con relación al cumplimiento de la meta 9.1 de los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible, por parte de la prefectura de Manabí durante el período 2019-2023

Abstract

CONDITION FOR PUBLICATION OF PROJECT. The research focuses on evaluating the results obtained from the investment made by the Prefecture of Manabí in the construction of road infrastructure, specifically bridges, during the period 2019-2023. In addition, the compliance of the Development and Land Management Plan (PDOT) “Manabí 5i” was analyzed with respect to the 2030 Agenda, specifically Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9 “Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure”, and its target 9.1, which is related to the construction of resilient infrastructure, the promotion of sustainable industrialization and promotion of innovation for inclusive economic development. To this end, literature on the social benefits of providing road infrastructure in rural areas was reviewed and complemented with the collection of information through official sources and surveys of beneficiaries, contractors and presidents of parish councils in the study area. For the analysis of the results, an evaluation matrix based on efficiency and social benefit criteria was used to comprehensively measure the impact of bridge construction on the living conditions of the beneficiaries. Among the main results, it was determined that the construction of road infrastructure reduced multidimensional poverty and inequality in the distribution of income in the population (Gini Index). Therefore, it is concluded that there is evidence of an improvement in the social and economic conditions of the province, attributable to the interventions of the Prefecture. Key words: Road infrastructure, social benefits, Prefecture of Manabí, Sustainable Development Goal 9, Land Use and Development Plan (PDOT).