“Victory is the glorious consequence of a well-planned strategy,” Charles de Gaulle.

In 1944, at the end of the Second World War, France was devastated by the consequences of the war and the German occupation. Charles de Gaulle, a politician and soldier known for his excellent ability to develop successful strategies in times of crisis, led the Free French Forces to regain control of his country.

De Gaulle, after coming to power, devised a plan for the recovery of France. He developed a master plan that dealt with three fundamental aspects: social, productive and the return of authority. Therefore, he outlined a series of actions that will enable him to raise the nation.

His first activities were focused on production, as the creation of new jobs was a priority. To achieve this, it implemented policies aimed at promoting the revitalization of industry and agriculture, while promoting investment in infrastructure and immediate job creation. At the same time, he set out to restore the authority of the French state and, to this end, he enacted political reforms with immediate effect that enabled greater political stability and created the confidence of the population.

Ecuador is currently facing its own battle, in a period characterized by violence and uncertainty.

In crisis and unknown situations, the challenges become even more acute, because we are often not ready for what is coming, because no one predicted it. In this sense, strategy acquires a fundamental meaning, because it includes not only working on the logical, but also on the unexpected and uncertain.

A strategy is defined as an action plan designed to achieve a long-term goal or set of goals.

A strategy is defined as an action plan designed to achieve a long-term goal or set of goals.

In the political sphere, political strategy refers to a set of decisions and planned actions that political actors, such as governments and parties, must use to achieve their goals and advance their agendas.

State strategy is the missing element in Ecuador. Every four years, or even more often, we witness a great spectacle of campaign promises that, once in power, often become disjointed actions, out of time or never fully realized. Ecuador needs a comprehensive plan that deals with economic, production, social aspects and recovery of power. In reality, governments should not intervene in many more areas, because when they do, they often end up interfering with citizens’ activities.

Political change creates a glimmer of hope for Ecuadorians, although that hope must be backed up by concrete actions that reduce the population’s concerns. Our problems have not changed, but they have intensified. We must have a clear strategy that Ecuadorians know and that politicians fully respect. (OR)