The Confederation of Independent Entrepreneurs and Self-Employed (CIEM), in partnership with the Badajoz Chamber of Commerce, recently held a business meeting featuring Alberto Nadal Belda, the Deputy Secretary of Economy and Sustainable Development of the Popular Party. The event focused on the main economic challenges and their impact on the business landscape in Extremadura.
This gathering served as a platform for dialogue and idea exchange between business representatives and the guest speaker, aiming to convey the concerns of companies and self-employed individuals, while reflecting on necessary measures to boost economic activity and job creation.
Key topics discussed included business taxation, public and private investment, productivity, competitiveness, and the need for a stable regulatory and fiscal framework that provides security for businesses and facilitates long-term decision-making.
Particular attention was given to the economic development opportunities in Extremadura, highlighting the region's energy and industrial potential, infrastructure improvements, and the need to promote projects that can generate economic activity, skilled employment, and added value.
The importance of maintaining open communication with institutional and political representatives was emphasised, aiming to address the real needs of the business community and contribute to finding solutions that strengthen the productive fabric.
This type of meeting aligns with the Chamber's commitment to defending the interests of businesses and self-employed individuals, fostering entrepreneurial initiatives, and promoting the necessary conditions for Extremadura to fully capitalise on its growth and development opportunities.
About Alberto Nadal Belda
Alberto Nadal Belda has an extensive background in economic affairs and public administration. He holds degrees in Law and Economic and Business Sciences from the Pontifical University of Comillas (ICADE) and is a member of the Senior Corps of Commercial Technicians and State Economists. Throughout his career, he has served as the Director General of the Official Credit Institute (ICO), Secretary General of Foreign Trade, and Economic and Commercial Counsellor at the Spanish Embassy in the United States.
Nadal has also held the positions of Secretary of State for Energy from 2012 to 2016 and Secretary of State for Budgets and Expenditures from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he was the Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) from 2020 to 2025. He currently serves as the Deputy Secretary of Economy and Sustainable Development of the Popular Party.
