Lan Ekintza Bilbao

Lan Ekintza Bilbao is the local development agency of the Bilbao City Council with a public service mission, which started operations in 1989. Its remit is to improve the quality of life of the citizens and the city of Bilbao, ensuring that development maintains a socio-economic balance among the city's districts and their residents.

Lan Ekintza's responsibilities include employment offices, promoting city trade, and boosting entrepreneurship and innovation.

Targets

  • Job seekers.
  • Marginalised social collectives.
  • Individuals needing training.
  • Young entrepreneurs.
  • SMEs and Microcompanies.
  • Companies seeking advisory services.
  • Bilbao shops.
  • Institutions and Social Stakeholders.

Impact indicators

Employment

  • Total 2000-2009
  • People processed: 38,728 people
  • People finding jobs: 16,225 people
  • People contracted: 2,807 people
  • Participation in programmes for Vocational Training/Qualifications: 10,741 people

Entrepreneurship

  • Total 2000-2009
  • People processed: 12,335 people
  • Companies receiving support: 923 people
  • Direct employment generated: 1,712 people
  • Investment made: €37,860,830

Commerce

  • Total 2009
  • Business information queries: 97
  • Individualised diagnostics: 53
  • Advice at the retail outlet: 57
  • Subsidies awarded: €76,500
  • Training actions: 130 stores
  • Support for Bilbao Dendak and Bilbao Traders Association: €357,000
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