Updates to the Social Economy Commission in the Canary Islands

On November 25, 2025, the Canary Islands government announced updates to the composition of the Social Economy Commission, a key advisory body promoting social enterprise initiatives.

Changes in Commission Membership

• The Order from the Ministry of Tourism and Employment officially removes Ainhoa Andrea González Dorta as a substitute voice for the Santa Cruz de Tenerife provincial business confederation.
• Alba Aceña Cortés is named as her replacement.

Composition and Representation

• The commission includes representatives from various sectors:
  • cooperatives
  • labor companies
  • employment centers
  • social organizations
• It also comprises public officials from regional ministries:
  • Employment
  • Agriculture
  • Fisheries
  • Tourism
  • Ecodevelopment

The new appointments aim to:

• ensure balanced representation of men and women,
• promote effective coordination between social economy entities and government bodies.

Purpose and Significance

This update reflects ongoing efforts by the regional government to:

• strengthen the social economy,
• ensure diverse voices contribute to policies affecting employment and economic development in the Canary Islands.

The commission plays a vital role in shaping initiatives that foster social entrepreneurship, job creation, and regional economic resilience, which directly impact residents and the business community.

Transparency and Duration

• The act emphasizes transparency by publishing the updated composition in the official bulletin.
• The new members serve four-year terms.

Broader Context

The changes occur amid a broader framework of regional laws promoting:

• gender equality,
• transparency,
• participatory governance in public institutions.