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Information and Communication Technologies in Ecuador and their contribution to the construction of Good Living, Sumak Kawsay - Period 2008 – 2016.

Abstract:

The goal of this research work was to analyze the different variables that describe the behavior and evolution of the use and diffusion in the different strata of the Ecuadorian population of Information and Communication Technologies - ICTs, and how the consolidation of these will constitute the fundamental bases on which Good Living will be based, Sumak Kawsay1. An objective review was carried out regarding the variables that explain these behaviors associated with the use, implementation and consolidation of TICs, among which are the use of the advanced mobile telephony service plus internet and data, advanced mobile service - national density of active lines and their percentage in relation to the population, domestic technological equipment at the national level in terms of the use of desktops, laptops, among others. For the analysis, descriptive statistical tools were used, performing a vertical and horizontal analysis throughout the study period, 2008 - 2016, evaluating the quality of the indicators and whether or not they are meeting the objectives set in the economic and social policies development of the country, evidencing after eight years of implementing the substantial improvement of connectivity, the reduction of the digital divide, digital illiteracy, among others, significantly improving the standard of living of the population in general.