Juan Martinez Louvier is General Director of the National Institute for Social Economy in the Mexican government, responsible for designing, implementing and evaluating national public policies aimed at promoting the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE). He is a passionate believer in creating market enterprises with a social mission that can combat inequality and poverty. His team fosters SSE enterprises in both rural and urban areas that address gender issues, overhaul healthcare systems, create collaborative energy initiatives, facilitate internet access and help preserve wildlife.