The island institution has called for an equitable distribution of the political and executive presence of Proexca, the public company of the Government of the Canary Islands responsible for the archipelago's external projection, international business expansion, and foreign investment attraction.
“"At this moment, the political and executive control of Proexca is concentrated solely and exclusively in Tenerife."
While it has been clarified that there is no intention of confrontation with the neighboring island, the need to build territories based on balance has been emphasized. Therefore, a motion will be presented at the next island plenary session with this objective.
According to the information provided, Proexca's structure directly depends on the presidency of the Government of the Canary Islands. The motion also points out that the Strategic Projects Office, linked to Proexca, will be created in June 2025 and will be located exclusively in Tenerife, disregarding the necessary territorial balance.
“"We consider it unjustifiable that an office of these characteristics, intended for companies and projects with potential for implementation throughout the archipelago, is centralized on a single island, as it flagrantly ignores the economic and geographical reality of the Canary Islands."
From a business perspective, it is considered inefficient and inconvenient for projects requiring in-person attention to depend on a centralized office on a single island, which severely limits accessibility and service agility. Furthermore, this decision projects a negative image at the level of external promotion, by conveying that decision-making and support for foreign investment are monopolized on a single island, contravening the principle of decentralization.
The specific demands of the Gran Canaria Council include urging the Government of the Canary Islands and Proexca to relocate or create new positions for the Strategic Projects Office on other islands, particularly in Gran Canaria, to ensure a balanced distribution of human resources. They also demand an archipelagic approach in foreign promotion and investment attraction policies, ensuring equitable participation of all islands in service location, institutional representation, and decision-making. Finally, they request a balanced representation of all islands in the selection processes for leadership positions in foreign promotion entities.
