Toma de decisión en el marco de la gestión de riesgos naturales con la aplicación de políticas públicas de ciencia y tecnología – caso de estudio: movimientos en masa en la provincia del Azuay.

Abstract

Multi-criteria decision-making constitutes a non-linear methodological process involving consensus and agreements to address specific issues. The Province of Azuay is annually affected by mass movements, making it crucial to have science and technology policies that facilitate the acquisition of tools and investments for territorial planning. The purpose of this research is twofold: to develop a manual for the use of susceptibility models to mass movements in the province and to establish a decision-making model within the framework of natural risk management, integrating public policies of science and technology. The methodology included a systematic literature review and ASReview software to filter documents. Public policies related to science and technology concerning natural risk management were analyzed, and seven experts were interviewed. The results highlight that, globally, these policies have driven investment, education, and research programs in natural risk management. However, the country exhibits normative, management, and corruption weaknesses. Indicators were established to assess the impact of public policies in the province, alongside the use of the manual and multi-criteria decision-making model. The main limitation lies in the lack of knowledge among decision-makers in the province. This hurdle could be overcome by implementing science and technology public policies, as demonstrated in other countries, fostering innovations for territorial planning.