40203-PLAN-RE-MINAE, of February 15, 2017, the text of which is detailed below, and the numbering shall be run, so that the current Article 2 becomes Article 3, and so on.
VI.That on September 9, 2016, the Presidents of the three Branches of the State and the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, together with representatives of local governments, the private sector, state universities, and civil society, signed the "National Pact for the Advancement of the SDGs within the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Costa Rica," assuming a public commitment to achieving the SDGs, insofar as it is verified that this aligns with the Constitutional law and the protection of human rights, as well as the goals and indicators adopted by the country in consonance with the national development strategy.
VII.That a weighted and rational national strategy is necessary, one that studies the implementation of the SDGs in Costa Rica and brings together public institutions, the private sector, the academy, civil society, and local governments, among other entities, in such a way as to facilitate spaces for dialogue and coordination for the fulfillment of those objectives with their respective targets.
VIII.That in accordance with article 12 bis of the Regulation to the Law for the Protection of Citizens from the Excess of Administrative Requirements and Procedures, Executive Decree No. 37045-MP-MEIC of February 22, 2012, the Cost-Benefit Evaluation Form was processed in Section 1 called Prior Control of Regulatory Improvement, resulting in a negative outcome and that the proposal does not contain procedures or requirements.
"Article 2.- Definitions. For the purposes of this Executive Decree, the following definitions are established:
- a)Sustainable Development: Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the capacity of future generations to meet their own needs, integrating the economic, social, and environmental dimensions.
- b)Sustainability: The capacity to maintain or improve natural, social, and economic systems for current and future generations.
- c)Social Inclusion: A process that guarantees that all individuals and groups in society, especially those in situations of vulnerability, can participate fully in economic, social, and political life.
- d)Resilience: The capacity of a system, community, or society exposed to risks to resist, absorb, adapt to, and recover from the effects of a hazard in a timely and efficient manner.
- e)Governance: Structures, decisions, and processes designed to ensure accountability, equity, transparency, and inclusion in decision-making and the implementation of policies. For which this normative body will serve as the basis for the application and interpretation of every National Planning instrument, every national policy or guideline drawn up by centralized or decentralized public institutions, and will serve as an interpretive and clarifying reference for any application of the 2030 Agenda, in any of the State documents.
- f)Dignity: According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it refers to the inherent and singular value of life and of every human being as a continuous whole from conception to natural decline, regardless of their status, role in society, or circumstances, the fulfillment of which is freedom, love, justice, and peace among people and nations.
- g)Human Right: Dignity is the natural source of human rights, based on the moral, ethical, or legal norms that are promoted and developed within the family, and are protected and guaranteed equally in favor of all human beings constituted as persons, by the simple fact of being human beings, against abuses from the State or others.
From the Political Constitution and from dignity derives the recognition of the fundamental Rights of every person, and of every nation, humane treatment toward both, regardless of their origin, beliefs, capabilities, or any other characteristic or circumstance. The basis that guarantees respect, equality, and fair treatment for all individuals of the human family. Rights are inherent and inalienable to all persons, not being a favor or concession from the State; they are prior to it, according to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in its articles 1 and 2: "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights and, endowed as they are with reason and conscience, should act fraternally toward one another" and "Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, or other status." A Declaration that supports the interpretation of this decree.
- h)Culture: Etymologically from Latin, it shares a root with cultivate, inhabit, and celebrate. It is that which composes the identity and way of life of a group of people who cultivate in themselves, inhabit common spaces, honor, and celebrate their shared history, including their beliefs, traditions, customs, art, music, language, and social practices. It ranges from the way they dress and eat, to artistic expressions and the social norms that govern their relationships. Culture encompasses everything that characterizes a society, shaping its way of thinking, acting, relating, and understanding the world. An intricate fabric that unites people in a community and provides them with a sense of identity and belonging. UNESCO, in its document on Sustainable Education, states that "only a human-centered approach to development based on mutual respect and dialogue among cultures can lead to lasting peace." i) Equality: Refers to the condition or quality of all human beings, men and women, being equal in rights, opportunities, or treatment.
It does not mean eliminating differences between human beings, but rather guaranteeing equal treatment by reason of their humanity. Despite those natural or constructed differences among human beings and their circumstances, it promotes justice by guaranteeing that all people have access to the same rights and resources, regardless of their differences in sex, race, ethnic origin, ability, or any other characteristic. According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, "Whereas the peoples of the United Nations have in the Charter reaffirmed their faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person and in the equal rights of men and women; and have determined to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom," reaffirming what is stated in the founding Charter of the United Nations, equality according to the Charter seeks to eliminate discrimination between men and women and between nations large and small, and to foster mutual respect among all individuals of the family of humanity: "We the peoples of the United Nations determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind, and to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small." j) Equity: Relates to justice and impartiality, and refers to treating each person according to their individual needs.
As a complement to equality, which seeks to give the same treatment to all, equity recognizes the differences among people and seeks to ensure that each individual receives what they need to have fair opportunities, without this implying violating the rights of others or distorting the common good. Equity focuses on guaranteeing that everyone has the capacity to achieve the same level of opportunity, well-being, and success, recognizing and addressing underlying inequalities and understanding the Matthew effect. The effort of all human beings is not equal even if they have the same or different opportunities and access to resources.
- k)Inclusive: It is a condition of equitable equality so that no one is left out, and it refers to the quality of including or encompassing all individuals or entities, regardless of differences in their backgrounds, identities, characteristics, or beliefs. Inclusivity promotes equitable access to opportunities and resources for all, ensuring that different perspectives and voices are valued and represented, all subject to the rule of law and the common good.
- l)Sovereignty: Refers to the principle by which a Nation or State is independent, considered as a free and sovereign subject of law. Within its territory, it has the power to make decisions and exercise authority over its own territory, government, people, and destiny in terms of internal and external affairs without interference of any kind. This includes control over its political, economic, social, and legal system, as well as the capacity to establish laws, policies, and international relations in accordance with its own national interests and values. In the international context, the principle of sovereignty implies mutual respect among nations and the non-intervention in the internal affairs of other states, neither among nations nor by Multilateral Bodies, according to the Charter of the United Nations itself, a principle of peace, concord, and collaborative development among nations.
- m)Well-being: It is the general minimum state of prosperity, happiness, freedom, and satisfaction in the life of a person, community, or society as the base of Maslow's pyramid, not as an end in itself. It originates from the idea of the Welfare State, born in the Depression and the post-war period, as massive supportive corrective measures, universal basic income. In a broader sense, well-being is also related to the balance between the different dimensions of life, the family, such as work, leisure, interpersonal relationships, health, personal and work development, consumption, and contribution to the community. Well-being refers to the active and sustainable pursuit of a basic quality of life in pursuit of freedom and truth. It includes both biological well-being, as well as emotional, family, vocational, spiritual, mental, and social well-being. Well-being implies living in healthy and safe conditions, having access to resources and opportunities that promote personal development, and thus sustaining sustainable relationships with others."