Population movement is from the south north and from the center coastHowever, that is not to criticize Cordoba, which has experienced industrial and economic growth in recent years. There is reason for hope: construction of the Central Railway branch line … of Algeciras to Zaragoza Being able to pass through the city must be a big reason for hope.
Jose Manuel Cansino MuñozThe Santelmo Business School professor summarized his analysis of the prospects for Córdoba’s economy: He did it in a business directory presentation.who is who “In Cordoba” Initiatives ABC CordobaWith referrals from more than 1,000 companies, the book is now available for the fourth time to those looking to learn more about the city’s economic and business activities. The publication will go on sale this Thursday and will be in the hands of readers on Sunday.
“People of Córdoba” is an initiative of ABC Córdoba. yesTerumo Business Schoolunder the auspices of the Cordoba Regional Council. Representatives from the city’s business, economic, academic and political circles attended the presentation ceremony and the intervention of Professor José Manuel Cansino-Muñoz.
According to SanTelmo’s general director, the publication is “more than a directory because it serves as a synergist.”
Formerly the director of ABC Córdoba, Francisco J. Poyatowelcomed those who filled the halls of the Eurostars Córdoba Palace Hotel, commenting on the publication’s arrival “at an interesting time, full of good feelings for the Córdoba economy and focused on an industrial sector that until recently had been less prominent,” with the ever-increasing presence of logistics and defence.
This is a 124-page, full-color, premium-paper publication with references to approximately 1,000 companies, as well as articles and analysis on all strategic areas of business. economy.
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These are government, agri-food, water, energy, and infrastructure. Advice, Consultancy, Audit, Automotive. Banks, financial services and businesses are also participating. insurance company;professional associations, associations, and foundations; Commerce and distribution, as well as culture, leisure and sports.
This list also includes training, education, and business schools. industry and manufacturing. real estateconstruction and construction assistant. and innovation, technology and communications.
There is a section dedicated to logistics and transportation. Media, advertising, video agencies, graphic arts. Hygiene, health and welfare. and tourism and reconstruction.
Each opens as follows: article One of the companies in attendance will talk about its history, present and future challenges. Often with a reference to the company, an address, telephone number, Contact detailssmall texts by others also exist.
In this way, other companies already interested in adopting our services are provided with a very comprehensive overview of each production sector in Córdoba, organized into the areas provided by this publication.
Previously, “Who’s in Córdoba 2025” published a series of wide-ranging articles about the economic situation? The ABC Cordoba manager signed: Francisco J. Poyato;Juan Perez Gálvez, General Director of Santelmo Business School; Antonio Díaz, president of the Cordoba Business Federation. mayor, Jose Maria Bellido;Speaker of the State Legislature; Salvador Fuentes;António García de Castro, president of the Santelmo Business School, and José Manuel Cansino Muñoz, a professor at the center.
Each text includes economics and economic analysis. current situation The city of Cordoba, the rise of logistics, the new urban model in the mayor’s vision, the business structure and its evolution, and the arrival of a new order in the economy.
Jose Manuel Cansino warned that “population will move from south to north and from the interior to the coast.”
General Director of Santelmo Business School Jorge Ramos has confirmed that this publication is “more than a directory, because it is an initiative aimed at:” create a synergistic effect Facilitate collaboration and exchange of experience and knowledge.
José Manuel Cansino-Muñoz, a professor of applied economics at the University of Seville and a professor at the San Telmo Business School, began talking about the outlook, warning that forecasters should also be cautious. catastrophe The same goes for those who present only good projections to the panel.
As you can see, Andalusia and Córdoba have very good regions. life expectancy At 82.5 years old, GDP is growing at a rate of 3.1 times compared to 2.8 times for the country as a whole. In Córdoba, the rate of price increase was moderate at 2.7% compared to 31%, and the trade surplus was 563.1 million euros.
Others less so. approved housing Until August, there was a 7.6% decrease, with an increase of 1.8 tourists, but in Andalusia it rose to 5.6. He then spoke about the most worrying data, including the risk of early abandonment and a poverty rate of 35.6%, “14 points higher than the European average”.
Córdoba’s unemployment rate is also 18.2%, three points higher than Andalusia and eight points higher than Spain. Furthermore, what needs to be improved is productivityBecause if in Europe it is produced at a value of 100 euros, then in the indicator it is 15 points lower in Cordoba.
“We may think we have a strong knowledge system, but without patents we have very little,” says the professor.
From there, José Manuel Cansino Muñoz wanted to talk about: innovation And talent. «Spending on research and development is 1.14% gross domestic product in Andalusia” and toured emerging technologies and innovations, or as they are known.
The list is long and starts with structural composite materials for vehicle batteries that combine energy storage with structural strength. “There is an osmotic energy system to create.” electricity Due to the different salinity of the water, it is cleaned in a clean and consistent manner. “This is promising because waste collection and water purification is possible and sustainable, but like its predecessor, costs need to be reduced.”
He also quotes: biological therapy It is induced by microorganisms and “produces the drug in the body, which is the difficulty in getting it approved for clinical trials.” The list includes GLP-1 drugs for neurodegenerative diseases. result There are also autonomous biochemical sensors that “detect factors without human intervention” as well as “promise.”
In this way, you can measure: glucose or detect contamination. sensor industry As the company claims, the field is increasingly expanding. Nitrogen fixation has the potential to improve food production and decarbonize maritime transport.
He also talked about collaborative sensing that connects with everyday sensors in homes and vehicles, and said that through artificial intelligence, “it will enable shared decision-making, such as traffic control and enforcement.” self-driving car». And here he warned of the danger: “We could become an entity under absolute surveillance.”
This list is completed with artificial intelligence-generated watermarks that insert invisible markers into text, images, and videos so you can see their content. authenticity. This also brings up the challenges raised by the professor. “How many companies are working on any of these aspects?”
His diagnosis is a wake-up call. “We may think we have a solid body of knowledge, but if we don’t… patent“Almost nothing.” Moreover, it also raised worrying ethical questions. “If a patient’s damaged parts are replaced with artificial implants and devices are inserted to monitor their vital signs, at what point do we cross the line from being human to being human? robot?».
Furthermore, “When we cross that border, what kind of results will the laws of humanity, or the laws of humanity, bring about? machine?». The debate is open, similar to the situation of young people who, even with a postgraduate degree and sufficient training, find it difficult to reach an annual income of 40,000 euros.
Córdoba’s indicators are positive, but there is a long way to go in terms of productivity
« At a recent meeting with a young architect from the Spanish interior, empty spainThere is something about Córdoba that allows the population to continue moving from “south to north and from the interior to the coast.” work And the industry.
“This is the central railway branch line starting from the port of Algeciras, passing through Córdoba and ending in Zaragoza. The work has just been put up for tender and is finally approaching. “It should be a reason for hope for the whole national industry, for the development, for the well-being of the people.”
Now, the second period has begun. Ursula von der Leyen At the European Commission, he said, “we have moved from green agreements to security, including energy, health, defense strategy, technology and communications.” He set a deadline of 2030 to confirm the results.
He concluded with another piece of information. The idea is that if current evolution continues, Cordoba will reach Spain’s revenue in a short period of time. Term is 127 yearsbut these are tasks that must be stimulated to continue to evolve as they have in recent years.
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