Since the beginning of the economic crisis, experts have not stopped repeating that the best way to mitigate its effects and avoid its negative impacts on the future is to invest in more and higher-quality research, development and innovation. However, only some countries have initiated this adventure decisively. Thanks to a broad consensus of internal agreements aimed at increasing the excellence of its research facilities and partially reforming its educational system, Germany is currently the best example in Europe.

Xavier Pujol Gebellí | AUGUST 10th, 2010

The pomegranate, cultivated in Spain since ancient times, finds itself in full renaissance after years of a declining sales. The reason is recent research which attributes health benefits to the fruit as well as the cooperative R+D advances that are already having an impact on its profitability.

Malén Ruiz de Elvira | 22 june 2010

Although the Macael marble quarries in Spain’s southern Almería province have operated since the time of the Phoenicians, they have had to innovate just like any traditional sector that wishes to remain in the market. In this case, the modernization effort was led by a technology center considered exemplary by the European Commission.

Malén Ruiz de Elvira | 8 june 2010

The countries of Latin America and the Caribbean are increasingly interested in developing renewable energy sources and efficient tools for achieving sustainable development and mitigating climate change. This interest was recently made evident in Berlin at preparatory meeting for the upcoming EU-Latin America-Caribbean summit to be held this month in Madrid. Spain, which is currently exercises the European Union presidency, has emphasized the inclusion of research and design policy at the summit. Technological cooperation in renewable energy and energy efficiency will also be one of the issues to be addressed.

Malen Ruiz de Elvira | May 11, 2010