President Luis Guillermo Solis signed a decree declaring the promotion and development of organizations and enterprises of the social and solidarity economy of public interest, as part of efforts in the fight against poverty and social inequality. In the decree, the social and solidarity economy is seen “as an instrument of choice for state action to provide basic services, job creation and decent work, reduce poverty and inequality and ensure a fair distribution of wealth.” In the justifications for the decree, it is indicated that the executive must foster any program that aims to reduce poverty, and that the Ministry … Continue reading →