An important achievement is the institutionalization of a state policy to promote development and peace in an area that faces serious risks because of its proximity to the dynamics of the Colombian conflict. On August 17, 2007, through Executive Order No. 565, was created the Technical Secretary of Plan Ecuador (STPE, Spanish acronym). Six months later, on February 16, 2008, that office was attached to the Ministry of Security Coordination (Ministerio de Coordinación de Seguridad).

Established with the purpose of carrying out the state policy called Plan Ecuador, responsible for agreeing on a regional agenda, encouraging the design of adequate and sustainable public policy and, ultimately, meet the requirements of welfare of the inhabitants of the Northern Border. Although there is a substantial impact in terms of visibility and attention to the Northern Border, the progress of this institution cannot be reported in the short term. STPE has undergone several changes of authorities since its inception and has had little capacity for implementation. However, the President of Ecuador has ratified the mandate of this public institution and this allows to maintain political support for the attention of the Northern Border.