El Salvador has adopted the following legal frameworks, strategies, and vision documents related to social innovation:
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Social Innovation
- Social Businesses
- Social [and Solidarity] Economy
- Impact Economy
- Community based
- led organizations
Stage5: Impact Economy
with:
- Stage1: “No Policy or Recognition: No formal recognition, discussion, or policy exists. The sector operates informally or without government involvement.”;
- Stage2: “Initial Discussions & Awareness: The government acknowledges the sector and has started discussions or consultations, but no formal policy framework or regulation exists.”;
- Stage3: “Draft Policy or Framework in Development: A draft policy, strategy, or regulatory framework is currently being developed. The government may be conducting research, stakeholder consultations, or legislative drafting.”;
- Stage4: “Pilot Programs or Limited Implementation: Some initiatives, pilot projects, or partial government-backed programs exist, but full implementation has not yet been achieved. Policies may be tested in select regions or for specific groups.”;
- Stage5: “Policy Adopted but Not Fully Implemented: A formal law, policy, or regulation has been passed, but it has not been fully implemented, enforced, or funded. Gaps in execution may still exist.”;
- Stage6: “Policy in Effect & Actively Implemented: The policy is fully enacted and actively being implemented. There is clear government support, funding, and enforcement mechanisms in place.”;
- Stage7: “Policy Reviewed & Strengthened: The existing policy has been evaluated and improved over time based on feedback, data, or evolving needs. New funding, incentives, or structural reforms may have been introduced.”; and
- Stage8: “Leading in Policy Innovation: The country is recognized as a leader in this policy area, with best practices, strong regulatory frameworks, and incentives that actively promote and support the sector.”
More details:
- https://www.asamblea.gob.sv/sites/default/files/documents/decretos/C4062E8E-154F-4F82-9835-7C1D16EF4616.pdf
- https://edigital.economia.gob.sv/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/DI_Reglamento-de-la-Ley-de-Fomento-a-la-Innovacion-y-Manufactura-de-Tecnologias.pdf
- https://elsalvador.eregulations.org/media/LEY%20DE%20PROTECCI%C3%93N,%20FOMENTO%20Y%20DESARROLLO%20DE%20LA%20MICRO%20Y%20PEQUE%C3%91A%20EMPRESA%20(EDICI%C3%93N%20ASAMBLEA%20-%20NO%20PUBLICADA)_1.pdf