Sancti Spíritus. —This central province has already secured the first of the 22 spaces it will designate this year throughout its territory to present—and make readily available—alternatives that address very specific problems in production and services, with a direct impact on the economy and the population.
With the launch of Grassroots Business Unit No. 3, La Estancia Foods and Beverages (an entity well-known for its production of jams, juices, and other products made from fruits and certain vegetables), the fourth edition of Expo Soluciones Cuba can once again be an opportunity that entrepreneurs should not miss to observe, take notes, exchange ideas, and share what is new or effective.
Unlike previous years—when everything was concentrated in a large provincial venue, featuring the best from the municipalities—this time the event will take place across 22 locations and sessions, as an alternative in response to the critical fuel and energy situation and other challenges.
According to Ana Isa González Farfán, provincial president of the National Association of Innovators and Rationalizers (ANIR), municipalities such as Cabaiguán, Yaguajay, and Jatibonico will host two events to ensure better organization and greater participation, in line with the potential of their respective territories.
Expectations are also high for the event scheduled for April 9 at the Camilo Cienfuegos Hospital in the provincial capital, where the most prominent figures in the health sector are expected to gather, just as the upcoming event in the communications sector is already anticipated to do.
The emphasis on the presence of mass organizations is not merely a matter of formal attendance, but also an opportunity for women, retirees, CEDER members, farmers, and other segments of society to contribute, exchange, and learn from positive experiences.
The way in which beekeeping in Sancti Spíritus or the meat processing enterprise are severely affected by periods of drought or “severe material shortages”; the manual mixer that the Estancia itself managed to build using discarded metal sheets to blend and ensure the production of dry goods, such as pudding and custard (both of which are very popular), or the range of products manufactured by the Matisha company using the same waste materials that were previously discarded, are just a glimpse of what may emerge in future initiatives.
Amid the fierce imperial blockade and internal shortcomings or missteps, the trend has been toward having fewer and fewer resources and supplies. In fact, many activities and production processes have come to a halt, but it turns out that the more difficult the situation becomes, the more solutions workers, technicians, specialists, and engineers seek—especially where those in charge have the gift of motivation and the ability to prevent the collectives from giving up.
