Senior Project Advisor

Ashley Hollenbeck

Document Type

Project

Publication Date

Winter 2022

Keywords

Ecuador, Bolivia, buenvivir, post-development, Indigenous, policy

Abstract

Buenvivir is a development ideology that arose from Indigenous ideas of protecting nature, generating autonomy, and generally living well. This ideology rose to the forefront of South American politics through its placement into the constitutions of Ecuador and Bolivia, as well as through dynamic policies such as the Yasuní-ITT Initiative. Ultimately, the efficacy of buenvivir in both countries was mixed. This paper explores the reasons for this, while also evaluating Ecuador and Bolivia’s implementation of buenvivir using political analysis tools and frameworks. It also briefly considers future paths for success, such as the Pachamama Foundation’s Sacred Headwaters Plan, and holes in the current scholarly discourse on buenvivir.

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

Indians of South America--Bolivia--Social life and customs; Indians of South America--Ecuador--Social life and customs; Conduct of life--Environmental aspects; South America--Politics and government--21st century

Subjects - Names (LCNAF)

Correa, Rafael

Geographic Coverage

South America

Genre/Form

essays

Type

Text

Rights

Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.

Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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