The region’s business-friendly environment is committed to providing a well-educated workforce, access to funding and an efficient infrastructure. But most importantly, it is focused on improving transparency in order to build a fair business climate.
Bilbao’s has a well-established system, which is legally assured and efficiently run by the city council. The quality of the city’s institutions reflects this. And the council has been recognized internationally as well as receiving high approval ratings locally.
Municipal Transparency Index (ITA)
Transparency International Spain 2008, 2010, 2012 y 2014
Lowest debt per head of any Basque municipality
Spanish average:
€752
Spanish Municipal Transparency Index
For attracting foreign investment
FDi European Cities Regions of the Future Awards
Working alongside businesses, Bilbao’s local administration is focused on maximizing the use of resources – clearly and with transparency.
The city also runs successful schemes for citizens, giving social groups opportunities to contribute to decision-making.
An open, transparent and collaborative public administration
Efficient
contract
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Simplification
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Strategic human
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