Guadalajara’s Mayor Outlines Economic Development Initiatives and Social Programs
In her first year of governance, Vero Delgadillo, the presidente municipal (mayor) of Guadalajara, has spearheaded an ambitious program to foster economic development and improve the quality of life for Guadalajara’s residents. The initiatives aim to create a more equitable and just city.
Increased Investment in Public Services
- Delgadillo’s administration has increased the budget for public services by 34%, reaching a total of 3,000 million pesos.
- This investment has led to noticeable improvements in city cleanliness and infrastructure.
Enhanced Healthcare and Security
- Guadalajara has doubled its investment in healthcare services, allocating 220 million pesos.
- The most crucial investment, however, has been in security, with 2,500 million pesos dedicated to this area.
- These efforts have resulted in a 28% reduction in crime rates and a 10-point improvement in perceived security according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
Social Programs and Vulnerable Groups Support
Delgadillo has earmarked over 400 million pesos for social programs and care initiatives, focusing on vulnerable groups and family economic dynamics.
Positioning Guadalajara as a Creative Industries Capital
To establish Guadalajara as a hub for creative industries and foster local economic growth, Delgadillo’s government has allocated more than 400 million pesos to various programs.
Key Social Programs
- Approximately 90 million pesos are dedicated to social programs, including care initiatives.
- Programs such as Estancias Infantiles, Hecho por Tapatías, Juntas Crecemos, Cuidamos con Inclusión, Juntas nos Cuidamos, Cuidamos a tu Familia, and Corazón Contento aim to narrow the gap of inequality by providing essential services.
Communities of Care
Delgadillo emphasizes the creation of Communities of Care, which integrate all spaces related to care within a defined polygon. These communities offer services tailored to the population’s needs.
Economic Development Programs
- The remaining funds support entrepreneurship and economic development programs, totaling over 107 million pesos.
- Of this amount, 55 million pesos come from private sector contributions to expand coverage.
Empowering Entrepreneurs
Delgadillo’s government offers strategic support to both existing and aspiring entrepreneurs, with grants of up to 200,000 pesos for various sectors:
- Hecho por Tapatías: Strengthens women-led businesses through funding and training.
- Juntas Crecemos: Promotes economic autonomy for organized women groups through individual financing and community leadership development.
- Corazones en Acción: Groups women in threes to foster new ventures with accessible financing, encouraging cooperation and community leadership.
- Mercados con Corazón: Provides funding to market vendors for infrastructure improvements, business modernization, and strengthening their role as local development drivers.
- Cuidamos tu Negocio: Supports small grocery stores and food sector entrepreneurs.
- Creativa GDL: Aids young adults and professionals in starting or consolidating their ventures within the creative industry.
These programs aim to impact over 5,000 individuals through grants of up to 200,000 pesos, payable over 36 months.
Key Questions and Answers
- What are the main focuses of Delgadillo’s governance? Security, quality public services, and a social policy with a care focus.
- How much has the budget for public services increased?
- What specific areas have seen investment growth?
- Which social programs are centered around care initiatives?
- What economic development programs has Delgadillo’s government launched?
- How many people are expected to be impacted by these programs?
