Evaluación del efecto de la transparencia financiera y la rendición de cuentas en la confianza de los stakeholders en las Asociaciones de Desarrollo Integral de Pérez Zeledón, 2020-2024
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2025-11
Autores
Álvarez Hernández, Alexey Ivanoc
Mendoza Carrión, Angie
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Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
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La transparencia financiera y la rendición de cuentas son pilares esenciales para la gestión ética y responsable de las organizaciones comunales. En el contexto de las asociaciones de desarrollo integral de Pérez Zeledón durante el periodo 2020-2024, resulta crucial analizar cómo estas prácticas influyen directamente en la confianza de los stakeholders y, por ende, en la participación ciudadana y la sostenibilidad de los proyectos en las comunidades. El objetivo central de la investigación fue evaluar la influencia de las prácticas de transparencia financiera y la rendición de cuentas en el nivel de confianza de los stakeholders en el periodo estudiado, considerando las prácticas que implementan, la percepción de los distintos grupos de interés y la participación. La metodología de la investigación adopta un enfoque mixto, de alcance descriptivo y exploratorio. Se emplea una entrevista semiestructurada a un representante de la Dirección Nacional de Desarrollo Comunal, y dos cuestionarios estructurados: uno dirigido a 40 miembros de las juntas directivas y otro a 100 personas afiliadas a las asociaciones. La muestra de tipo no probabilístico incluye 40 asociaciones de desarrollo y un total de 100 participantes, seleccionados por accesibilidad y disponibilidad. El estudio evidencia una dependencia predominante en las asambleas generales como mecanismo único de rendición de cuentas, lo que limita la periodicidad y el alcance de la información. Se identifican brechas significativas en la claridad comunicativa, la accesibilidad de los documentos financieros y la integración de recursos tecnológicos para la divulgación. El análisis concluye que la regularidad, la adopción de canales múltiples y el uso de un lenguaje accesible son los factores más determinantes en el fortalecimiento de la confianza organizacional y el fomento de una participación informada y activa de los asociados. A las principales recomendaciones se centran en establecer un modelo de transparencia activa que incluya la estandarización de reportes trimestrales de gestión mediante un "Kit ADI Transparente", y la implementación de canales digitales inclusivos con formatos creativos (audiovisuales, infografías) adaptados a los diversos perfiles de asociados con la finalidad de mejorar la percepción, elevar la confianza y la participación de los stakeholders, asegurando así la máxima legitimidad y sostenibilidad de las asociaciones de desarrollo integral.
Financial transparency and accountability are essential pillars for the ethical and responsible management of community organizations. In the context of the comprehensive development associations of Pérez Zeledón during the 2020-2024 period, it is crucial to analyze how these practices directly influence stakeholder confidence and, therefore, citizen participation and the sustainability of projects in communities. The main objective of the research was to evaluate the influence of financial transparency and accountability practices on the level of stakeholder trust during the period studied, considering the practices they implement, the perception of different interest groups, and participation. The research methodology adopts a mixed approach, which is descriptive and exploratory in scope. A semi-structured interview was conducted with a representative of the National Directorate of Community Development, and two structured questionnaires were used: one aimed at 40 members of the boards of directors and another at 100 people affiliated with the associations. The non-probabilistic sample includes 40 development associations and a total of 100 participants, selected for accessibility and availability. The study reveals a predominant reliance on general assemblies as the sole mechanism for accountability, which limits the frequency and scope of information. Significant gaps are identified in the clarity of communication, the accessibility of financial documents, and the integration of technological resources for dissemination. The analysis concludes that regularity, the adoption of multiple channels, and the use of accessible language are the most decisive factors in strengthening organizational trust and promoting informed and active participation by members. The main recommendations focus on establishing a model of active transparency that includes the standardization of quarterly management reports through a “Transparent ADI Kit,” and the implementation of inclusive digital channels with creative formats (audiovisuals, infographics) adapted to the diverse profiles of partners in order to improve perception, increase stakeholder trust and participation, thus ensuring maximum legitimacy and sustainability of comprehensive development associations.
Financial transparency and accountability are essential pillars for the ethical and responsible management of community organizations. In the context of the comprehensive development associations of Pérez Zeledón during the 2020-2024 period, it is crucial to analyze how these practices directly influence stakeholder confidence and, therefore, citizen participation and the sustainability of projects in communities. The main objective of the research was to evaluate the influence of financial transparency and accountability practices on the level of stakeholder trust during the period studied, considering the practices they implement, the perception of different interest groups, and participation. The research methodology adopts a mixed approach, which is descriptive and exploratory in scope. A semi-structured interview was conducted with a representative of the National Directorate of Community Development, and two structured questionnaires were used: one aimed at 40 members of the boards of directors and another at 100 people affiliated with the associations. The non-probabilistic sample includes 40 development associations and a total of 100 participants, selected for accessibility and availability. The study reveals a predominant reliance on general assemblies as the sole mechanism for accountability, which limits the frequency and scope of information. Significant gaps are identified in the clarity of communication, the accessibility of financial documents, and the integration of technological resources for dissemination. The analysis concludes that regularity, the adoption of multiple channels, and the use of accessible language are the most decisive factors in strengthening organizational trust and promoting informed and active participation by members. The main recommendations focus on establishing a model of active transparency that includes the standardization of quarterly management reports through a “Transparent ADI Kit,” and the implementation of inclusive digital channels with creative formats (audiovisuals, infographics) adapted to the diverse profiles of partners in order to improve perception, increase stakeholder trust and participation, thus ensuring maximum legitimacy and sustainability of comprehensive development associations.
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Licenciatura en administración con énfasis en gestión financiera
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ASOCIACIONES, GESTIÓN FINANCIERA, CONFIANZA, DIVULGACIÓN, PARTICIPACIÓN COMUNITARIA, DESARROLLO DE LA COMUNIDAD, RENDICIÓN DE CUENTAS, TRANSPARENCIA FINANCIERA, PARTNERSHIPS, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, TRUST, OUTREACH, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY, FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
