Lack of meritocratic processes at the Central University of Ecuador

Abstract

The study examines meritocracy in the context of the Ecuadorian State, highlighting its particularities, applicability, and evolution in the Central University of Ecuador. Despite regulatory advances, the implementation of meritocracy faces challenges due to clientelism and practices such as nepotism and favoritism, which compromise efficiency and transparency in public management. The work reveals the need to strengthen meritocracy to guarantee fair and merit-based processes in public institutions. The analysis ranges from historical reforms to the present, considering the relevance of meritocracy in public and academic administration.