On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Estrategia Empresarial Journal and the celebration of its success, it seems to be the perfect time to recall the trajectory the Basque Region has taken in order to attain the levels of competitiveness and welfare that we currently enjoy. Thanks to a shared project and coherent strategy, with decisive action undertaken…

This year, 2018, will mark the fifth consecutive year of growth in our economy. Barring a few exceptions, for example, the persistently delicate situation of Basque companies, or the real difficulties Basque SMEs are currently experiencing, by all accounts, the economic recovery is a reality, and we can declare the recession to be a thing of the past. Nonetheless, a…

Despite the many references I have already made to Martin Luther King over the years, now on the 50th anniversary of his death, I am moved to make yet another homage to a person whose ever-relevant life lessons have left an indelible mark on my own life. So immense was his influence on me that I keep on my desk…

An open book is an invitation to take a peek inside. It speaks out to us saying: “Come on in, I’m waiting for you with a plethora of reasons to and emotions to consider and experience”. An open book is also a certainty: you know that you won’t be the same after reading it. Knowledge is the most transforming force…

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…