Debegesa is the Economic Development Company in Debabarrena. It was set up in 1985, with the aim of promoting sustainable development in the area, transforming local needs into specific actions for improvement. It was created by the 8 local councils of Debabarrena and provides a public service to citizens, collaborating with the local councils, regional councils, the Basque Government, the Spanish employment office (INEM), the Spanish Government and the European Union.

Debegesa has a multidisciplinary team and its quality system is certified under UNE EN ISO 9001:2000 in all areas of its activity through BVQI and is in the middle of an improvement process, which conforms to the EFQM model. Likewise, it has implemented a comprehensive risk prevention management system in compliance with Law 31/1995 on Risk Prevention.

Where to find us

Our Mission

What do we do? Promote sustainable growth in the region, by transforming local needs into specific actions for improvement.

For whom? For councils, entrepreneurs, companies and individuals of the region.

How do we do it? By mobilizing human and material resources and proactively adding value.

Our Vision

- DEBEGESA wants to be a reference company for the Councils of Debabarrena in socio-economic promotion and development.

- DEBEGESA wants to be a reference Development Agency for all other European Agencies.

- DEBEGESA wants to be recognised for satisfying all of its clients.

- DEBEGESA wants to be recognised as an example of social and employment integration through equal opportunities and the satisfaction of collaborators and its members.

Our Values

Professionalism, creativity, innovation, dedication, ethics, leadership and teamwork.

Cooperation Agreement with Eusko Ikaskuntza

Debegasa and Eusko Ikaskuntza have signed a cooperation agreement to work together on diverse initiatives throughout 2007. This agreement will be beneficial for the whole region and will be turned into various joint projects between both institutions, exchange of information related to the socio-economic observatories of both entities, putting photographers of the Debabarrena Region in contact with Eusko Ikaskuntza, etc.

Thanks to IMH (Instituto de Máquina Herramienta)

Debegesa sincerely thanks the Instituto de Máquina Herramienta (IMH) of Elgoibar for photographs provided to design this webpage.