Sesquilé Avanza: Evaluación y Desarrollo para la Innovación Municipal

Abstract

The objective of the research project is to adapt the Departmental Innovation Index (IDIC) to the specific characteristics and needs of Sesquilé, Cundinamarca, considering its socioeconomic context. To this end, it seeks to analyze the current dimensions of the index, evaluate its applicability at the local level and propose adjustments that integrate relevant indicators for the municipality. The analysis of these dimensions will allow understanding Sesquilé's innovation capacity, identifying its strengths and weaknesses, and developing strategies that promote sustainable development in the region. Regarding the theoretical framework, the project is based on the concept of municipal innovation, understood as a process of change that involves the implementation of new ideas, processes and technologies to improve the competitiveness and quality of life of citizens. In this context, the key dimensions of the Departmental Innovation Index (IDIC) used at the national level, such as human capital, infrastructure, education, research, and business connection, are highlighted. At the global level, the concept of the Global Innovation Index (GII) is used, which evaluates countries according to indicators such as the performance of institutions, the quality of technological infrastructure, and the capacity for productive innovation. The methodological framework used in the project is qualitative. Through documentary analysis, we review development plans, statistics, and other relevant data to understand the local context of Sesquilé and its relationship with the IDIC dimensions. The main analysis tool is content analysis, which allows for the interpretation of the qualitative data obtained from the documents, and multi-criteria comparison, which is used to contrast the results of Sesquilé with other municipalities with similar characteristics. Through this approach, areas where adjustments are needed are identified and new strategies adapted to the local context are established. The research results show that adapting the IDIC to a municipality like Sesquilé requires a more specific and contextualized approach. The prototype proposal includes new dimensions and indicators that allow for a more precise measurement of local innovation capacity. These adaptations are essential to promote public policies that promote sustainable development, competitiveness and social inclusion in the municipality. In conclusion, the research has succeeded in developing an IDIC adaptation prototype that reflects the particularities of Sesquilé and can serve as a model for other municipalities with similar characteristics. This prototype not only contributes to the improvement of the municipality's innovative capacity, but also provides a useful tool for designing public innovation policies that promote economic and social development at the local level.