Since 1990, Chile has made strides toward achieving equitable growth by introducing a strong social suit into its economic model. The focus is on improving the quality of life for the most impoverished and facilitating the integration of the needy into the development process.
Social policies target investments in people and seek to enhance the opportunities available to all.
Special emphasis has been placed on reducing the level of poverty in Chile. In fact, this goal is perceived as Chile's greatest challenge. Assistance-oriented policies and actions have been implemented in health care, justicie and particularly education to ensure equal opportunities. These programs target the the neediest sectors of society where te nation's economic growth has benn slow to be felt. In addition, public investment in such areas as in basic and productive infrastructure, urban development and telecommunications seeks to improve social welfare.