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University of Azuay Faculty of Law School of International Studies Topic: Development of a Decentralized International Cooperation Project for the Environmental Management System of the Parish of Sinincay - Autonomous Decentralized Government (ADG) Graduation work prior to obtaining the degree in International Studies, Bilingual mention in Foreign Trade Authors: Joseline Carolina Ortega Albarracín Daniela Noemi Viñansaca Cabrera Director: Ana María Bustos, Attorney at Law Cuenca – Ecuador 2020 DEDICATION I dedicate this project to my parents, because they have been a great inspiration for me to become the person that I am, and thanks to their great efforts I have been able to complete my professional studies. Without their unconditional support, I would not have been able to do it. Thanks for always helping me achieve my goals and aspirations. I also dedicate this to you, dear brother, for always believing in me and being the force that I need to be better every day. I love you with my whole heart. --Joseline Ortega I dedicate this degree work to my family for always being my support at every stage of my life. To my parents, for being my inspiration and motivation every day. To my brothers, for always being there for me. Thank you for being unwavering. --Daniela Viñansaca ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We thank all people: family, friends, and teachers who have helped our training and guidance throughout our university career. We would not have been the same without you. The Autonomous Decentralized Government (ADG) of Sinincay opened the doors and took us aside to make us a part of its community. In particular, we want to thank the Ana María Bustos. Atty., for her patience and support, because thanks to her we were able to be part of this thesis project that allowed us to learn much more. Thanks for your guide. Joseline Ortega y Daniela Viñansaca iii TABLE OF CONTENTS i DEDICATION.................................................................................................................................... ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS............................................................................................................... iii TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................................... iv Summary:......................................................................................................................................... viii Introduction:.........................................................................................................................................1 1. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK...................................................................................................3 1.1. International Cooperation .........................................................................................................3 1.1.1. International cooperation from the perspective of international relations theories............3 1.1.2. Birth and historical context: World War II ........................................................................4 1.1.3. International Cooperation Parties.....................................................................................12 1.1.4. Methods of cooperation: ..................................................................................................13 1.1.5. Legal Framework of International Cooperation in Ecuador ............................................18 1.1.6. State of International Cooperation in Ecuador.................................................................24 1.1.7. Decentralized cooperation and its development at the local level ADG..........................25 1.2. International Cooperation for Environmental Management ...................................................26 1.2.1. Environmental management ............................................................................................26 1.2.2. Instruments.......................................................................................................................27 1.2.3. Environmental management towards sustainable development.......................................33 1.2.4. Territorial local development...........................................................................................34 1.2.5. Environmental management and management in Ecuador..............................................37 1.2.6. Environmental Management in parish ADGs..................................................................41 2. Description of the Rural Parish of Sinincay...................................................................................48 2.1. Social Axis..............................................................................................................................51 2.1.1. Population ........................................................................................................................51 2.1.2. Problems ..........................................................................................................................52 2.1.3. Potential ...........................................................................................................................54 2.2. Economic-Productive Component ..........................................................................................57 2.2.1. Productive structure .........................................................................................................57 2.2.2. Workforce and Employment:...........................................................................................60 2.2.3. Financial system...............................................................................................................62 2.2.4. Tourism............................................................................................................................62 2.2.5. Problems ..........................................................................................................................63 2.2.6. Potential ...........................................................................................................................63 iv 2.3. Biophysical System and evaluation of environmental management in Sinincay....................64 2.3.1. Geomorphology ...............................................................................................................65 2.3.2. Needs................................................................................................................................66 2.3.3. Problems ..........................................................................................................................67 2.3.4. Resources .........................................................................................................................70 2.3.5. Potential ...........................................................................................................................71 2.4. Functional Organic Structure..................................................................................................72 3. Pilot Plan for International Cooperation for Environmental Management at the Parish level.......76 3.1. Territorial Institutionalization: Description of the territory....................................................76 3.2. General analysis of the Priority Axes of the Parish of Sinincay ADG for Rural Territorial Development..................................................................................................................................78 Social Cultural Axis...................................................................................................................78 Productive Economic Axis.........................................................................................................80 Environmental Axis ...................................................................................................................81 3.3. International Cooperation Strategic Plan for the Parish of Sinincay ADG.............................83 3.3.1. Mission: What is the International Cooperation Plan?.....................................................83 3.3.2. Vision: What is sought with the International Cooperation Plan?...................................83 3.3.3. Objectives ........................................................................................................................83 3.3.4. Strategies..........................................................................................................................83 3.3.5. Local Development Project - Parish of Sinincay ADG Territory ....................................91 3.3.5.5. Project participants (number of participants and their qualification)............................96 3.4. International Conversation for the execution of the Development Project through international cooperation .............................................................................................................102 3.4.1. International Cooperation Organizations, Agencies, and Networks..............................102 3.4.2. Justification for the creation of the international organization for international cooperation...............................................................................................................................102 3.4.3. Description of stakeholders and beneficiaries................................................................104 3.4.4. Needs of the target group...............................................................................................105