The President of the Government of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, today chaired the meeting of the Standing Committee on Social Dialogue of the Economic and Social Council of the Azores (CESA). The meeting aimed to continue reviewing the Strategic Partnership Agreement—Income, Sustainability, and Growth, signed in 2023.

This agreement is considered a fundamental pillar for the region’s development, promoting economic convergence and sustainable growth in the Azores. The document provides for its periodic monitoring, thus allowing for the revision of measures and adding new signatories.

The leader of the Azorean Executive stressed that “the contributions of the various social partners have already been received, including those who have expressed an interest in joining the agreement.”

The Strategic Partnership Agreement “aims to ensure that growth, sustainability, and income policies are increasingly inclusive and comprehensive.”

These contributions have been incorporated into a draft revision of the document, which has been given to the partners for analysis. They have until October 22 to check the text, ratify it, and propose any changes.

The revision of the Strategic Partnership Agreement is expected to be signed on October 24, with the inclusion of the following new partners: the Association of Civil Construction and Public Works Industrialists of the Azores (AICOPA), the Regional Union of Private Social Solidarity Institutions of the Azores (URIPSSA) and the Regional Union of Misericórdias of the Azores (URMA). These entities have already formally expressed their intention to join the document and contribute to the Region’s strategic development.

Among the current signatories of the document are the Agricultural Federation of the Azores and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Azores, which are considered fundamental to the success of this strategic project due to their strategic role in the region’s economic and social sector.

The CGTP, for its part, was once again invited to take part in the process, having received the document for analysis and possible contributions.

José Manuel Bolieiro also stressed that “the new agreement will be significantly updated,” reflecting the partners’ contributions and adjusting to Azorean society’s emerging needs.

This agreement aims to boost the Azores’ economic convergence, ensure cooperation between the public and private sectors, and promote a collective strategy to face the region’s current and future challenges.

From a Press Release

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