Overview

• Constitutional reforms in July established FAISPIAM as a permanent annual fund guaranteeing budget allocations to indigenous and Afro-Mexican communities.
• On August 3, authorities started disbursing 12,374 million pesos directly to 20,000 communities via Banco del Bienestar cards.
• Resources are earmarked for basic social infrastructure projects in potable water, sanitation, electrification, education, health and housing improvements.
• Community assemblies democratically elected commissions responsible for planning, administering and overseeing the use of FAISPIAM funds.
• Training programs for administrative and oversight commissions accompany the first full-scale national rollout to ensure proper management.