Las veedurías ciudadanas como instrumento de control social, vigilancia y participación en la gestión pública

Abstract

Citizen oversight committees, as a mechanism for democratic participation, constitute one of the most significant instruments for social control and involvement within Colombia´s democratic system. They enable citizens to exercise surveillance and control over public administration and State resources. The primary objective of this article is to analyze, from a theoretical perspective, the importance of citizen oversight as an instrument for social control, civic participation, and public monitoring in the municipality of Villavicencio. To this end, a conceptual and regulatory review of citizen participation and social control mechanisms in Colombia is conducted, highlighting the legal framework governing these committees and their role in strengthening transparency, accountability, and public management. Furthermore, the relevance of this mechanism at the public administration , emphasizing its contribution to the enhancement of elective democracy and the improvement of public administration.