Our relationship with the Basque Country began with a consulting engagement for the Deputy Prime Minister, focused on understanding the region’s competitive position and industrial strengths. Over the decades, this evolved into a deep and enduring partnership, marked by the creation of Orkestra – The Basque Institute of Competitiveness, which has become a leading European research center on regional competitiveness. Through successive administrations, our analyses have guided strategic policy decisions, fostering innovation, strengthening key industry clusters, and promoting inclusive economic growth. The sustained collaboration has helped the Basque Country transition from a struggling post-industrial region into one of Spain’s most prosperous and dynamic economies, with a reputation for advanced manufacturing, technology, and resilience.
