Background for the National Strategy
For several years in Chile, leaders from business, government and civil society have been working in close collaboration to address claims and interests of sectors traditionally underrepresented in or excluded from public debate.
The inclusive environment in Chile presents Avina with new opportunities to make an impact on significant policy decisions. In addition, the earthquake and tsunami of two years ago have created a sense of urgency and need for exploring innovative ways of doing things. Chile provides an example of how alternative participation models arise that respect for diversity, environmental protection and social inclusion and equity.
The challenge Avina faces is to stay connected and committed to the reality of Chile’s dynamic changes and rebuilding following the devastation of 2010. We continue to offer valuable input and to build social capital that promotes changes in alignment with our guiding principles.
Avina wants to be seen as a strategic ally of leaders, movements and platforms that support initiatives that enhance human dignity and sustainable development.
Opportunities for advancing elements of Avina's continental strategy in Argentina include initiatives to support recycling, improving public access to water, mitigating climate change, preserving the Amazonian biome and promoting inclusive markets.
Please click the links to the right to see the initiatives for the current country.
Work done by Avina and its allies to ensure the sustainability of the Amazonian biome ecosystem and to protect the quality of life for local populations has resulted in the conservation of 80% of the delicate ecosystem.
For years, Avina has worked in this initiative in different Latin American countries, enabling Uruguayan recyclers to learn best practices in the region and, in turn, to disseminate information on the work carried out in the country. Avina has collaborated with and facilitated the establishment of some cooperatives.
Avina’s commitments and engagements in Nicaragua demonstrate that the mobilization and coordination among different sectors of society can transform the management of Latin American cities, as well as encourage public administration guided by indicators and specific goals to improve the quality of life for all citizens.
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Access to Water
Through initial investments, Avina has identified community solutions that are producing tangible, sustainable and scalable results to increase access to water.
South American Chaco
Over the past decade, Avina has supported the formation of international networks in the South American Chaco and collaborated with these new partners to advance the cause of sustainable development and environmental protection. Avina and its allies have identified and supported productive solutions that are not only sustainable, but that also demonstrate the viability of preserving the environment while producing economic value in the region.
To ensure migrations are a source of prosperity and integration for Latin America, link the collaborative work between different sectors of society at the local and global levels, and channel efforts towards a regulatory, institutional and ethical framework of dignified, formal, democratic and sustainable human mobility.
Adoption of the Law of Access to Public Information
The adoption of this legislation in 2009 created an autonomous institution in Chile to ensure the right of all citizens to access public information. The law is part of an agenda in favor of transparency in state management.
Avina supported its ally, Juan Pablo Olmedo, who
who played a decisive role in the enactment of this law by submitting a concrete petition to the Inter-American Human Rights Court. Avina participated in the preparation of this petition’s content and carried out vigorous parliamentary lobbying. We are proud that our efforts have resulted in Chile has joining the growing list of Latin American countries with laws to guarantee transparency and access to public information.