Socio-environmental economic prospective and human development impact of the Cooperativa Jóvenes Constructores, Madriz 2025-2028

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the prospects of the socio-environmental economy and its impact on human development of the Cooperativa Jóvenes Constructores (Young Builders Cooperative) in Madriz, Nicaragua for the 2025-2028 period. This collective’s approach is based on the National Plan Against Poverty and for Human Development and the social economic theory, led by the Argentine Bernardo Kliksberg. The methodology implemented was under the socio-critical paradigm with a mixed approach. Data collection was carried out through a comparative survey of 19 territorial technicians and 19 members. An interview with the cooperative leader and a bibliographic review of scientific and institutional resources were also conducted. The main results highlight that 52.63 % of partners involved in face-to-face beekeeping tutoring are women. However, dynamizing the training process is necessary to allow greater empowerment of women. This aligns with the prospective analysis, which shows that (63.51 %) prioritize the promotion of training spaces, while only 36.84 % have participated in training processes focused on soft skills. For professionals, the organization must reinforce actions related to water conservation, participation in clean-up activities, and the promotion of environmental awareness. The study concludes that the cooperative has many economic and environmental potentialities to increase the quality of life of its members; however, it is necessary to strengthen its vision to achieve a strategic social and environmental linkage for the benefit of its members and the environment and, therefore, sustainable endogenous development.