Independence Square in Quito, Ecuador

    Core area “Peaceful and inclusive societies” Strengthening good governance and the rights of displaced persons

    Because of the tense security situation, public security, prospects for young people and employment opportunities are all the more important for a peaceful and inclusive society in Ecuador. The German Development Ministry (BMZ) supports the efforts of the Ecuadorian government to implement reforms with the goal of increasing people’s trust in public institutions and preventing corruption.

    An employee of the local government in Ouad Naga, Mauritania

    Good governance

    Social cohesion can be strengthened through good governance that reduces social inequality and addresses the population’s fear of losing social status. Germany is assisting the efforts of Ecuadorian partners to improve the functioning of public administration, prevent corruption and increase public participation. In addition, a transparent digital information culture and reduced bureaucracy have the aim of improving the climate for doing business.

    Addressing displacement and migration

    Ecuador is hosting around 470,000 refugees from Venezuela and Colombia. At the same time, many Ecuadorians who had migrated to other countries are being “returned”. Public institutions and humanitarian organisations are barely able to meet these people’s most basic needs. Integrating them into society and the economy is one of the key challenges that Ecuador is currently facing.

    Working with multilateral organisations and the EU, Germany is assisting with the efforts to provide for these people, for example by offering education and health services, and by creating jobs, both for displaced persons and for local people in the host communities.


    As at: 18/08/2025