The Government of the Region of Murcia is already working on the realization of the sixth regional pact for the social economy. The regional president, Fernando López Miras, argued that it is a “fundamental project for stimulate job creationas well as competitiveness, innovation and sustainability”.
This pact, planned for the period 2025-2028, would give continuity to that in force since 2021 and will end at the end of the year. “Its compliance now exceeds 95%,” said López Miras, during the Amusal Awards, organized by the Professional Association of Workers and Participating Companies of the Region of Murcia. “On the part of this government, we are aware of the the potential of the social economy and the opportunities it createsWe therefore work hand in hand with the sector. »
The head of the Murcia Executive underlines that the social economy plays an “essential role” because it “is the engine of socio-economic progress in the Region of Murcia”. According to data provided by the San Esteban Palace in a press release, the Murcian community has “more than 2,000 businesses and nearly 35,000 workers linked to this economic model“.
Concretely, there are more than 600 labor companies, which They accumulate a share capital greater than 32 million euros. Furthermore, 40% of these companies are associated with Amusal, bringing together 458 companies, including 254 worker companies and 204 companies in which investments are made.
Fernando López Miras poses with the winners of the Amusal 2024 Awards.
For the regional president, the social economy stands out for being “a model based on participation and create quality jobsalso strengthening territorial and social cohesion.” López Miras took advantage of his presence at the Amusal Awards to highlight the work of the Employers’ Association of Workers and Participatory Companies of the Region of Murcia (Amusal).
This year, the winners of the ‘Amusal Awards 2024’ These are Mediterranean Global Gate, in the Entrepreneurial Initiative category; Agrolux Jupiter, for business development and projection; Naturalfrio, to the Participating Company; Circubica Scoop, for good circular economy practices in the Murcia region; Ambulance of Desire, for Humanitarian and Solidarity Work; and Auto Recambios Continente, with a commercial trajectory.
The leader of the Regional Executive stressed that these companies “are a clear example of the effort, innovation and commitment of labor societiesfundamental pillars of a successful model such as the Social Economy”.
