The Health, Social Affairs, Development Cooperation, Equality and Family Commission of the Federation of Municipalities of the Region of Murcia (FMRM) held a new working session at the Federation's headquarters, in which various strategic issues for the social and health development of the region were addressed, with special attention to initiatives linked to the European CAPABLE project.
The FMRM's working committees serve as spaces for coordination, analysis, and proposal development, bringing together municipal representatives from across the Region of Murcia. This allows for the channeling of local needs toward more effective public policies. In this case, the committee is chaired by Ms. María Ángeles Túnez García, Mayor of Puerto Lumbreras, and boasts broad representation from municipalities throughout the Region. This territorial diversity reinforces the participatory and pluralistic nature of the body, fostering the sharing of experiences, the identification of local needs, and the promotion of joint initiatives for the benefit of the community.
During the session, the following was presented: “European CAPABLE Project”The presentation was given by Ms. Ana María González Sánchez, a technician from the FMRM, who outlined the objectives and main lines of action of this European initiative aimed at strengthening the care sector in the face of challenges such as the aging population and the shortage of professionals. In this regard, its alignment with the VI Pact for the Social Economy of the Region of Murcia 2025-2028 was highlighted, especially concerning the promotion of employment, training, and the strengthening of the care economy.
In direct relation to this approach, the following was addressed: Point: “SEF resources for the qualification of workers”Presented by Ms. Ana Meroño Méndez, Head of the Guidance Section of the SEF. During her presentation, key tools such as work-study programs and the professional skills recognition procedure (PREAR) were discussed, which are fundamental to improving employability and professionalization in the care sector.
Both points highlight the need to promote training, talent attraction and the improvement of working conditions in the sector, in line with the objectives of the European CAPABLE project, which promotes the improvement of professional skills, the exchange of good practices and the strengthening of care systems at the regional and European level.
Furthermore, the importance of adapting training pathways to the real needs of the sector was highlighted, facilitating access to training, the recognition of skills and the connection between theory and professional practice, key aspects for strengthening employment in the care economy.
With initiatives like this, the FMRM continues to consolidate its role as a key player in the implementation of European policies at the local level, promoting innovation and the improvement of public services in the Region of Murcia.
