this strategy with ecuador covers the period from 2000 to 2002. after times of economic instability and political turmoil with negative consequences on the social sphere, ecuador began to recover as a new president took office and the decision was made to dollarize the economy. the bank strategy, in line with the central challenges the country is facing, will focus on: (1) economic stabilization and recovery of growth capacity by actions in the financial sector, in the fiscal sector, as well as collaborating for a science and technology program to strengthen competitiveness, and the rural land regularization and administration program to support the agricultural sector. (2) poverty reduction, human capital formation and social inclusion with interventions for protection and recovery of social spending. (3) efficient management of infrastructure with private sector participation. (4) modernization and decentralization of the state, and promotion of regional sustainable development.