Sumaq Kawsay: the birth of a notion?

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.