Abstract

CYPHER, James M.  and  ALFARO, Yolanda. The Triangle of Neo-Developmentalism in Ecuador. Prob. Des [online]. 2016, vol.47, n.185, pp.161-184. ISSN 0301-7036.

The neo-developmentalist thesis basically rests upon a process of endogenous socioeconomic transformation, driven by public policy. To achieve this result, three joint strategies are required: i) promote a national project; ii) build an industrial policy, and iii) solidify a national innovation system. This article introduces the case of Ecuador as an example to illustrate the topic. Starting in 2007, signs of neo-developmentalist features have gradually begun to appear in the current administration’s policies. Through a theoretical and empirical approach, this paper demonstrates that the country has consistently sought to bring about socioeconomic metamorphosis towards neo-developmentalism; however, since 2014, these attempts have taken place under increasingly complex conditions.

Keywords : Neo-developmentalism; public policy; national project; industrial policy; national innovation system.