Development for a postneoliberal era? Sumak kawsay, living well and the limits to decolonisation in Ecuador

► Ecuador has an anti-neoliberal development policy. ► Development combines a strong state with social welfare and grassroots development goals. ► Development policy originates in a constitution committed to social rights. ► The constitution and development model are part of contentious politics. ► The development model continues inequalities established under colonialism.