Ministry of the Popular Power for the Communal Economy
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The Ministry of the Popular Power for the Communal Economy (MINEP), also known as the Ministry for Popular Economy, is a ministry
of the government
of Venezuela
which was created by Hugo Chávez
in 2004. Succeeding the Ministry of the Social Economy, MINEP manages government relations with, and funding of, local and national cooperative
s and microbusinesses.
Ministry (collective executive)
A ministry refers to a collective body of government ministers headed by a prime minister or premier. Although the term "cabinet" can in some circumstances be a synonym, a ministry can be a broader concept which might include office-holders that do not participate in cabinet meetings...
of the government
Government of Venezuela
|Venezuela is a federal presidential republic governed by a constitution. There are five branches of government: Executive, Legislative, Judicial, Citizen, and Electoral....
of Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
which was created by Hugo Chávez
Hugo Chávez
Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías is the 56th and current President of Venezuela, having held that position since 1999. He was formerly the leader of the Fifth Republic Movement political party from its foundation in 1997 until 2007, when he became the leader of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela...
in 2004. Succeeding the Ministry of the Social Economy, MINEP manages government relations with, and funding of, local and national cooperative
Cooperative
A cooperative is a business organization owned and operated by a group of individuals for their mutual benefit...
s and microbusinesses.
List of ministers
- Pedro Morejón (2006-present)
- Olly Millan (2005-2006)
- Elias JauaElías Jaua-External links: "", World Investment News, 11 September 2006...
(2004-2005)