Estudio económico post pandemia del sector comercial informal del cantón Rumiñahui, 2021

Abstract

The main objective of this research project was the elaboration of an economic study to determine the advantages, disadvantages, problems and factors that lead to the development of informal commerce in the canton of Rumiñahui under a unique context in the world such as the Covid-19 pandemic. For the analysis process, a survey was applied to a sample of the population of the Rumiñahui canton made up of 373 people, as well as an interview with a municipal official and the president of a neighborhood of the canton, the interpretation, and discussion of the results were elaborated based on the various criteria. A situational analysis of the canton was then carried out, considering the economically active population and the main productive activities and a strategic matrix using SWOT analysis. With the results obtained, it was determined that although commerce is the second most demanded activity, it does not generate a considerable contribution because it is not regulated. This was more evident during the pandemic period, which caused a stagnation that prevented further local development, which is why an action plan for the regulation and formalization of the informal commercial sector was proposed, through strategies, indicators, scopes, and goals that will help to improve the conditions of the canton's merchants. It is concluded that informal commerce has contributed to the economic reactivation of the canton due to its easy access and although its overall contribution is not as significant as formal commerce, its income allows the supply of families, payment of basic services, and jobs. It is recommended to establish programs and strategies to facilitate the growth of commercial initiatives to boost the local economy and the development of the canton