USAID, working in partnership with the Government of Ecuador (GOE) and civil society organizations (CSOs), helps increase Ecuadorian’s trust in democracy. USAID’s assistance is particularly effective in ensuring citizens–especially those who have historically been marginalized– participate in democratic processes and spaces. USAID demonstrates how these democratic processes can help solve the most pressing issues faced by average families and how representation by public institutions that conduct free, transparent, and safe elections are essential for broad-based prosperity.