Incidencia ciudadana en la gestión pública de Vistahermosa, Meta

Abstract

This research analyzes the theoretical and legal foundations of citizen participation and its impact on the management of public resources in Colombia, with special emphasis on the municipal territorial level. The study is grounded in the constitutional recognition of participatory democracy as a structural pillar of the Social Rule of Law, examining the current legal framework regulating citizen involvement in planning, execution, and oversight of public spending.

Through a quantitative and qualitative approach, the research assessed the level of citizen participation in public resource management and its territorial impact, identifying weaknesses in transparency processes, social oversight mechanisms, and effective access to budgetary information. The findings reveal that, although Colombia has a solid legal framework promoting participation, significant gaps remain between normative provisions and their practical implementation at the municipal level.

Based on the results, a practical proposal was designed for the municipality of Vistahermosa, Meta, aimed at strengthening active transparency, institutionalizing periodic accountability forums, and promoting sectoral citizen oversight committees. The study concludes that effective participation in public resource management enhances administrative efficiency, strengthens institutional legitimacy, and contributes to sustainable territorial development.