Abstract
The objective of this paper is to explore critically a recent development and management approach from our own locus of enunciation. Sumaq Kawsay, a Quechua expression commonly translated as "well-living" - in opposition to "well-being"-, has been chosen as the leitmotiv by Ecuadorian and Bolivian Constitutions in the past two years.
Highlights
May the principle of Sumaq Kawsay be used to discuss about new development and organizational thinking from a Latin American perspective? The objective of this paper is to explore critically a recent development and management approach from our own locus of enunciation
Sumaq Kawsay originated as a cultural notion from Andean civil society, a notion that was elucidated by anthropology and latterly displaced to academic and political discussions; it seems that, in actual practice, civil society has been ignored by the very same groups that use its cultural discourse in their public policies
Sumaq Kawsay originated as a cultural notion from Andean civil society, latterly displaced to academic and political discussions; it seems that, in actual practice, civil society has been ignored by the very same groups that use its cultural discourse in their public policies
Summary
May the principle of Sumaq Kawsay be used to discuss about new development and organizational thinking from a Latin American perspective? The objective of this paper is to explore critically a recent development and management approach from our own locus of enunciation. May the principle of Sumaq Kawsay be used to discuss about new development and organizational thinking from a Latin American perspective? The academic and social groups in which the term was first used, aim to propose a new development model based in Andean cultural roots. This initiative is considered as a novel viable alternative for organizing communities, institutions and the nation as a whole. Sumaq Kawsay originated as a cultural notion from Andean civil society, a notion that was elucidated by anthropology and latterly displaced to academic and political discussions; it seems that, in actual practice, civil society has been ignored by the very same groups that use its cultural discourse in their public policies. The paper would describe this issue from an anthropological point of view and analyze it from a sociological and organizational perspective, using the Brazilian authors Alberto Guerreiro-Ramos’ theory of social systems delineation and Fernando Tenório’s deliberative citizenship
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