Sebastián and Lacalle are committed to innovation and internationalization of the tourism and agri-food sectors in Almería

Key values ​​for the business fabric

Experts have participated in a new edition of Dialogues for Development, with representatives of the Almería business community to analyze the economic opportunities of the province.

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Dialogues for Development has gathered in Almeria to economists Daniel Lacalle and Miguel Sebastián who have conveyed to business owners the importance of committing to an economic model based on productivity and differentiation through innovation and Capabilities.

 

Economists have agreed on the value gained through these aspects, primarily in two of the most important sectors in Almeria, tourism and agri-food.

 

The business forum "Dialogues for Development" has been organized by Active Management and has been sponsored by Cajamar Caja Rural, Vodafone and DKV Medical Insurance.

 

Sebastián He emphasized that the improvement in per capita income in this province has occurred due to the increase in exports in all sectors. For its part, The street He explained that the economic keys to achieving sustainable growth for the Almería economy lie in reducing taxes and bureaucracy, and export promotion by the credit institutions and official organizationsto allow businesses to continue advancing in internationalization.

 

The former minister of Industry and Tourism Miguel Sebastián He stated that the Spanish economy "has greatly benefited from three tailwinds that, unfortunately, will run out during 2017: the fall of the euro, the fall of oil and the fall of interest rates due to the change in monetary policy."

 

 

 

This meeting is organized by the Business Excellence Foundation and Active Management with sponsorship from DKV Insurance, Cajamar and Vodafone

 

 

 

Sebastián He pointed out that the economy must face a decline in productivity, with a model that generates low-quality employment, heavily focused on the service sector and construction, "supported by a labor reform that has not favored the labor market at all."

 

On the other hand, the economist has recommended that businesses invest in modernization and technology in the food industry“Robotization should not be considered a threat, as it can improve the productivity and competitiveness of the sector,” he said.

 

Daniel Lacalle He explained that Almería's business community must seize the opportunity to increase the added value of its products and generate greater productivity in its key sectors "to overcome the difficulties of an increasingly aggressive and unfavorable tax environment for businesses."

 

The investment expert also pointed out that Spanish economy It is better geared towards growth, “despite the risks of rising interest rates and oil prices no longer in freefall, as they were three years ago.” Lacalle encouraged businesses to focus on internationalizing their operations, since “the Spanish export sector continues to be admirable, and the recovery from the crisis is allowing companies not only to grow and generate greater profits and more jobs, but also to do so in a more sustainable way.”