Ministry of Social Development (Guatemala)

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Ministry of Social Development

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FormedJanuary 15, 2012; 12 years ago (2012-01-15)
JurisdictionGuatemala
Ministry executive
Websitemides.gob.gt

The Ministry of Social Development (Spanish: Ministerio de Desarrollo Social or MIDES) is a government ministry of Guatemala, headquartered in Zone 9 of Guatemala City. It is responsible for fostering social development policies that aim to improve the quality of life of the population, with emphasis on those who live in poverty and extreme poverty.[1] President Alejandro Giammattei named Héctor Melvyn Caná Rivera as Minister of Social Development on October 17, 2022.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Guatemala, Gobierno de (January 11, 2024). "MISIÓN Y VISIÓN". Gobierno de Guatemala - Ministerio de Desarrollo Social. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  2. ^ "Gobierno confirma relevos en el Mides y Ambiente luego de renuncia de ministros" (in Spanish). 2022-10-17. Retrieved 2024-01-12.