Análisis para implementación del procedimiento administrativo de protección de derechos ante la Junta Cantonal de Protección de Derechos de Cuenca: evaluación de su eficacia en la protección de la niñez y adolescencia (2019-2024).

Abstract

This paper analyzes the implementation of the administrative protection procedure carried out by the Cantonal Board for the Protection of Rights of Cuenca during the period 2019-2024, and also examines the effectiveness of these administrative procedures in protecting children and adolescents. A mixed-methodological approach is used, combining documentary analysis and interviews with key stakeholders. The objective is to provide evidence-based recommendations to optimize implementation and ensure greater effectiveness in the protection of the rights of children and adolescents in the canton of Cuenca. This study had a mixed methodological approach, which integrates various techniques of data collection and analysis. First, a documentary analysis was conducted, reviewing current regulations, public policies and previous studies related to the protection of the rights of children and adolescents. In addition, interviews were conducted with key actors, including officials of the Cantonal Board, legal specialists and representatives of civil society organizations, in order to ensure direct perspectives on compliance with the procedure. Evidencing that the coherence of the administrative process of rights protection of the Cantonal Board for the Protection of Rights of Cuenca for 2019-2024 is moderately effective, but is weakened by work overload, weakness in the availability of resources, and weakness in inter-institutional coordination in some processes.