Propuesta de Implementación de un Índice de Competitividad Municipal para Sesquilé, Cundinamarca

Abstract

This research presents a methodological proposal to implement a Municipal Competitiveness Index (MCI) in the municipality of Sesquilé, Cundinamarca, as a tool to strengthen public management and territorial development. The study begins by recognizing the absence of an instrument to measure competitiveness at the municipal level, which limits evidence-based decision-making. To design the index, a mixed-methods approach with a qualitative emphasis was used, integrating document review, frequency analysis with MAXQDA software, and statistical techniques, as well as a comparative analysis of the different indixes applied in Colombia, aligning them with the National Development Plan. The proposed theoretical model integrates contributions from key authors such as Krugman, Porter, and Esser, adapting the conceptual frameworks of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Private Competitiveness Council. The structure of the index is based on four dimensions: enabling conditions, human capital, market efficiency, and an innovative ecosystem, which include sub-dimensions and indicators relevant to the local context. The project proposes a roadmap for its implementation and monitoring. The results help identify key variables for the development of the territory and position the municipality to improve its planning capacity, attract investment, and promote social well-being.