Naju-si Opens 'Social Economy Integrated Support Center'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Han-hyuk] Naju City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Kang In-gyu) announced on the 15th that it held an opening ceremony for the Social Economy Integrated Support Center (hereinafter referred to as the Center) located on the 4th floor of the Public Interest Activity Support Center and will begin full-scale support activities to revitalize the social economy.

The establishment of the Center was a pledge of the 7th local government administration and has been promoted with the goal of realizing a sustainable "Naju-type social economy" through the discovery and fostering of social economy organizations in the region.

Previously, the city began planning to support the social economy in July 2018, decided to integrate community support projects and operations at the Public Interest Activity Support Center in October last year, and has been building the foundation for the Center and carrying out remodeling construction for over two years.

The Center aims to create a growth engine for the social economy based on coexistence and cooperation and plans to carry out four main projects: ▲discovering and fostering social economy organizations ▲strengthening the capabilities of social economy enterprises ▲supporting the establishment of social economy organization networks ▲promoting products and supporting sales channels for social economy enterprises.

In particular, it plans to implement various demand-centered programs such as social economy incubating, academy operation, pro bono training, and collaborative projects among divisions.

The city expects that through integrated operation with the existing Public Interest Activity Support Center, the Center will serve as a win-win hub where the local community and social economy grow together.

Mayor Kang In-gyu said, "The core value that the Center should pursue is to create a social economy that builds a community of solidarity, cooperation, and coexistence, making Naju a place where all residents live happy lives," and added, "We will not spare interest and support for the growth of social economy enterprises and the spread of social values."

In the Naju area, a total of 83 social economy enterprises of various types are active, including natural dyeing, food, agriculture, tourism, culture and arts, and welfare.

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