We have expanded the application of the IPS beyond the national level, adapting the methodology to measure social progress in more specific contexts. Our team has successfully implemented customized versions of the IPS in cities, communities, tourism destinations, value chains, individual companies and productive sectors throughout Latin America. These sub-national applications allow for more granular and focused analysis, facilitating precise and effective interventions. For example, the IPS for tourism destinations helps identify areas for improvement in sustainability and visitor experience, while the versions for value chains and companies provide a clear view of the social impact of business operations. This versatility of the IPS makes it an invaluable tool for sustainable development at multiple levels, from local to national.
We are the official representative of the Social Progress Imperative in Mexico, Central America and Ecuador, leading the implementation and analysis of the IPS in these regions, providing valuable insights for decision making in public policy and business strategy.
IPS has proven to be a powerful tool for:
Integrate social progress metrics into strategic planning.
Develop more effective corporate social responsibility programs aligned with local needs.
Design public policies that comprehensively address social and environmental challenges.
The purpose of this index is to provide tools for the strategic analysis of the tourism sector in Costa Rica, identifying and enhancing the sector's impact on the economy and Costa Rican society; promoting innovative mechanisms to make the sector more dynamic; and promoting strategies that will generate the greatest benefits for tourism and the country.
Costa Rican society; promoting innovative mechanisms that dynamize the sector; and promoting the strategies that generate the greatest benefits for tourism and the country.
Mexico, How are we doing? together with the Social Progress Imperative initiative, presents the IPS 2015-2023 series in Mexico in order to provide a timely measurement tool and influence public policies for social development that focus resources on the particular needs of each entity in the country.
is a comprehensive tool that evaluates collective well-being in Costa Rica's 82 cantons, focusing on social and environmental aspects beyond traditional economic metrics. In its third edition (2024), the index is based on 52 carefully selected indicators, providing a holistic view of social progress at the local level.
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We work with ECOM Trading to measure and improve the well-being of the agricultural communities in which the company operates, with a particular focus on female empowerment and inclusive growth.
In collaboration with the Social Progress Imperative and Mexico, How are we doing? we have participated as a technical partner in the development and analysis of the Social Progress Index (SPI) for the States of Mexico. This project represents a significant effort to measure and promote well-being and sustainable development at the state level in Mexico.
It reveals an unprecedented reversal in social progress worldwide. One of the world's most comprehensive collections of social and environmental data, this index offers crucial insights into global well-being beyond traditional economic indicators.
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It was designed to concretely measure and understand the well-being of people in Costa Rica's tourism destinations. It aims to improve the way public-private agendas are set to foster social progress and inclusive and sustainable economic growth in these areas.
We worked with the ICT to update the IPS for the 33 Tourism Development Centers in the country, expanding the scope and accuracy of the measurement.
Working in collaboration with MarViva and the Social Progress Imperative, we have developed specific applications of the Social Progress Index (SPI) for the fishing sector in Colombia and Costa Rica. These projects represent a significant effort to measure and promote well-being and sustainable development in fishing communities in the region.
This study presents the first GPI measurement at the district level in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, with a specific focus on the fishing sector.
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