Expected impacts
- Development of local skills through training and support to local small and medium size businesses
- Development of economies and local synergies in areas influenced by Codelco.
- Effective involvement with the community.
- Generation of entrepreneurship ecosystems in areas of influence.
- Enhancing economic development in areas of influence.
Proposed solutions
- Business incubator development, with a goal of 40 incubated companies per year.
- Application of competitive funds that promote local ecosystems.
- Community-oriented training programs in the areas of influence.
Progress
IMPLEMENTATION OF LOCAL SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: TOGETHER WE GO LOCAL
The program is deployed through two strategies: support and prepare for participation in company bidding and adapt the purchasing process of the Corporation to simplify its contracting process. This program currently benefits 61 small and medium-sized businesses in Codelco's areas of influence.