A. M. The Government of El Salvador continues to focus on economic growth through the strengthening of micro and small enterprises (mype), which are considered the main engine of national development. To this end, new initiatives have been launched to promote their expansion, professionalization, and access to markets, including at the international level.
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One of the most important actions is the inauguration of the Centro de Desarrollo Artesanal Interactivo (Cedart) a project led by Conamype, with the support of the Fantel Special Fund, the Ministries of Tourism and Culture, and the Autoridad de Planificación del Centro Histórico de San Salvador (Aplan). This space is designed to promote the artisan ecosystem and strengthen the country’s creative economy.
Conamype’s president, Paul Steiner, explained that Cedart will be implemented in three phases, starting with the preservation of cultural heritage. “We are working with the Ministry of Culture to protect key craft techniques of our identity, of which six are already authorized”, he said.
Cedart will provide the mype with training tools in marketing, product innovation and promotion of artisanal heritage, thus allowing for an efficient integration between tradition, technology, and economy. This effort seeks to position salvadoran products with added value in competitive markets.
Through the strengthening of traditional and modern handicraft techniques, identity design is encouraged as a catalyst for creativity and economic development. The Minister of Tourism, Morena Valdez, emphasized that these actions not only promote salvadoran identity, but also generate sustainable income for hundreds of families.
With these efforts, the government reaffirms its commitment to a more inclusive and dynamic economy, where mype are key players in generating employment, increasing productivity and improving the quality of life of communities.
