The incorporation of the figure of the Local Development Agent in the City Council of Logroño

Abstract

The article addresses the incorporation of the Local Development Agent in the Logroño City Council, in the context of the renewal and strengthening of the city's Social Services. The objective of this integration is to promote economic and social development, through the implementation of inclusion strategies that mainly benefit the most disadvantaged groups. The methodology is based on a previous social diagnosis of the municipality of Logroño, carried out as part of the Strategic Plan for Social Services, which revealed the need to improve collaboration between the Employment services and the Social Services. The arrival of this figure to the municipal administration has improved coordination between the social, economic and political actors of the city, reactivating agreements with third sector entities. In addition, it has promoted the development and execution of projects that have facilitated the hiring of unemployed people and has participated in the development of a coordination protocol between the Employment services and Social Services. However, despite the achievements made, challenges have arisen, such as excessive bureaucratic burden and budgetary restrictions. The positive impact of integrating diverse perspectives on social problems is emphasized and the need to expand ADL services to all City Hall units is proposed, in order to improve interdepartmental collaboration and comprehensively address community needs.