Study of Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ecosystems in the Latin American Pacific Alliance Countries: Case Study: Echale a tu casa, Mexico

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Date issued
Jul 2016
Subject
Social Business;
Social Innovation;
Entrepreneurship;
Housing Solution;
Community Development;
Housing Improvement;
Innovation Ecosystem;
Business Development;
Housing Program
JEL code
A13 - Relation of Economics to Social Values
Country
Mexico
Category
Technical Notes
This report sets out to present some of the highlights from a more in depth study carried out on social entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems in Mexico, presenting the case study of Echale a tu casa. Echale offers an affordable and sustainable housing solution for vulnerable communities, which includes community development, financial education, low cost financing, environmental education and local employment.