An initiative is an action that allows something to start.
From the Latin initiātus , initiative is that which begins something . It is the first step of a project or the starting point of some action.
For example: "Nicolás's initiative surprised his friends" , "This solidarity festival was organized thanks to the initiative of a famous actor who wanted to collaborate with the less fortunate" , "Controversial initiative in General San Esteban: they want to ban dances" .
Youth initiatives
In this regard, it should be noted that in today's society it is common to talk about what is known as youth initiatives . These are numerous ideas and projects that arise from youth groups and whose clear objective is to achieve improvements in society through very diverse areas.
Thus, it is common for nightlife programs to be launched as alternatives to club parties, sports plans or even artistic competitions following the proposals of that younger part of the world.
At local, regional, national and even international levels, a multitude of projects that come from youth initiatives are undertaken annually. Something that shows the interest of this population group in wanting to change things and creating a better world.
A personal quality
Initiative is also the personal quality that tends to generate projects or proposals. A person with initiative is one who usually promotes ventures: "Jorge lost his job but he is a man with a lot of initiative, so I am sure he will soon find a new job," "I want to have a person with initiative by my side, who is active." and that she is willing to take on challenges .
The action of getting ahead of others in acting or speaking is also known as initiative: "The official deputy took the initiative and requested the impeachment of the mayor," "The team did not take long to take the initiative and settled in the field." rival willing to attack .
The notion of initiative can be associated with a project.
Citizen initiatives
In some constitutions , the popular or citizen initiative is a procedure that allows the direct intervention of the people in the proposal and adoption of legislative measures. Typically, people can present petitions supported by signatures so that a certain public issue is submitted for political consideration.
A change in law , a reform of a statute or a constitutional amendment are some of the possibilities offered by citizen initiatives, existing in nations such as Spain and Switzerland and in certain North American states.
a political party
Within the political sphere, we would have to point out the existence of a party that precisely uses the word in question in its name. It is a Catalan group called the Initiative Per Catalunya Verds , which belongs to the Catalan sphere and stands out fundamentally for its environmentalist nature.
ICV is the acronym of that party that was founded in 1987 and that has socialism, Catalan nationalism, federalism and anti-capitalism among the pillars of its ideology. In addition to all this, it should be emphasized that among its symbols it has a flag that uses colors such as red, green and purple.