El estado actual del sector sin fines de lucro en México: análisis y consideraciones.

The current status of the nonprofit sector in Mexico: analysis and considerations.

NONPROFIT sector; CIVIL society; BASIC needs; VOLUNTEER service; VOLUNTEERS

El sector sin fines de lucro en México tiene un tamaño y alcance limitados, a pesar de la urgente necesidad que enfrentan millones de ciudadanos que no tienen acceso a los bienes más básicos. Aunque se considera que los mexicanos son solidarios y generosos, tienden a participar en actividades filantrópicas y de voluntariado sólo de manera esporádica y por medios informales. Por tanto, el problema fundamental que enfrenta el sector es la falta de institucionalización y un entorno legal y fiscal poco favorable. El presente trabajo analiza los orígenes del sector en México para identificar algunos de los factores subyacentes que lo han influenciado y limitado su correcto desarrollo. Asimismo, evalúa el estado actual del sector y enumera algunas de las causas que impiden que las organizaciones actuales se expandan y atiendan a una mayor clientela. Finalmente, propone una serie de soluciones destinadas a eliminar las restricciones legales y fiscales superfluas, así como a motivar una mayor cooperación entre el gobierno y la sociedad civil para brindar a las personas el apoyo que necesitan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The nonprofit sector in Mexico has a limited size and scope, despite of the urgent need faced by millions of citizens that do not have access to the most basic needs. Although Mexicans are regarded to be supportive and generous, they tend to engage in philanthropic activities and volunteering only sporadically and through informal means. Therefore, the fundamental problem faced by the sector is the lack of institutionalization and a poor legal and fiscal environment. The current paper analyzes the origins of the sector in Mexico to identify some of the underlying factors that have influenced it and that have limited its correct development. Then, it evaluates the current status of the sector and enumerates some of the causes that are preventing current organizations from expanding and serving an increased clientele. Finally, it proposes a set of solutions, aimed to eliminate the superfluous legal and fiscal restrictions, as well as to motivate an enhanced cooperation between the government and civil society in order to provide people with the necessary relief. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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