Regulación del Lobbying en el Ecuador como mecanismo para combatir la corrupción en instituciones públicas.

Abstract

Corruption in public institutions is a major challenge in Ecuador, affecting the trust of citizens in the government and the functioning of the rule of law. The research work seeks to explore the concept and characteristics of lobbying, a practice that implies the influence of interest groups in political decisions. Its function and relevance in the decision-making processes in public institutions is analyzed, as well as the possible corrupt implications when it is not properly regulated. In addition, a review of the regulations on lobbying in other countries is carried out, identifying the best practices and lessons learned in the fight against corruption. This provides a comparative framework to understand how other nations have addressed this crucial issue. The essential objective of the study is to propose recommendations and guidelines to strengthen the regulation of lobbying in Ecuador. With this, it is intended to reduce corruption in public institutions and promote transparency and integrity in decisionmaking processes. Ultimately, it seeks to contribute to the strengthening of democracy and good governance in the country, allowing greater citizen participation and greater accountability on the part of political actors and interest groups involved in the decision-making process.