Half of the ‘Economically Active Population’ of Ecuador obtains income in the informal sector. Among them are those who showcase their skills in the streets. Luis Laz walks along a rope tied between posts two meters high. Fidian Caicedo throws three machetes into the air and catches them as if they were made of paper. […]

The MIES has identified gangs in Ecuador that are dedicated to capturing children and adolescents to force them to beg or work in the streets. The Ministry of Economic and Social Inclusion (MIES) has identified 374,000 people who live on the streets of the country in a situation of begging; many are child ‘workers.’ The […]

Travelers come daily to the country to climb or  hike along Ecuador Volcanoes. The beauty of the country is largely due to the Andean Mountain chain it hosts. There are 90 volcanoes across the country, and although most do not have eruptions Ecuador and Galapagos Islands have 27 potentially active volcanoes. Most of these are continental: Cayambe, Reventador, Guagua Pichincha, Cotopaxi, Tungurahua, […]

There is a lot of information about poverty in Ecuador in this issue. I think that’s a good thing. Seems it’s so easy to get caught up in our own little problems that we often forget to look at the bigger picture and realize how lucky we all are. If you’re reading this, you’re likely […]

The windfall from oil revenues is reducing short-term pressures on fiscal accounts, but public sector efficiency is critical for fiscal sustainability. Despite this, the polarized political and social context continues to limit the room for policy maneuvers and may prevent Ecuador from achieving its growth potential. Growth-enhancing reforms would require consensus-building around critical measures and […]