As I sit down to write this article on innovation, I am reminded of a dinner with some friends one Saturday evening. A heated debate arose over the innovativeness of fusion cooking, which on this instance was in reference to a skilful of blend of Chinese and Mediterranean cuisine. Reactions varied around the table at our first-rate fusion restaurant that evening. Some were horrified at the idea of combining two…

Christmas. That wonderful time of year with countless unforgettable moments of happiness at numerous festive events and family get-togethers, and even animated discussions. There is one dinner in particular that stands out in my memory when my good friend Alfonso Vazquez related an anecdote about how his niece’s boyfriend, who during another meal, expressed an absolute ignorance regarding the events of the May 1968 movement. I admit I was just…

The globalisation of the economy in recent decades has limited the progress of welfare and development around the world. At the same time, various sources from the world of economics point out that the countries and regions with the lowest levels of social inequality are the ones with the highest levels of sustained and lasting growth. What contribution should Euskadi make, from our own particular reality, to help build a…

Our concept of competitiveness is changing as societies around the world undergo radical transformation, existing inequalities become more marked and the need to redefine the role of business in a social context becomes more pressing. These factors combined, make us strive towards a more human and humane economy; one which is centred around social needs and which provides space not only for professional development, but also for creativity and personal…