Jerez Leads Digital Transformation in Spanish Local Governments with New Data Excellence Center
Jerez inaugurates a Center of Excellence and Office of Data to advance digital transformation and data-driven public services in Spanish local governments under the EDINT project.
- • María José García-Pelayo inaugurated the Center of Excellence and Office of Data (CEOD) in Jerez as part of the EDINT project.
- • The initiative aims to improve public service management and foster data-driven innovation in local governance.
- • Jerez joins 12 pioneering Spanish municipalities leading digital transformation efforts.
- • The EDINT project is funded via Spain's Recovery Plan and promotes cooperation across administrations, businesses, universities, and citizens.
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On November 25, 2025, María José García-Pelayo, president of the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP), inaugurated the Center of Excellence and Office of Data (CEOD) in Jerez. This center, part of the EDINT project, aims to advance the digital transformation and foster the data economy within local governments. The initiative is designed to enhance public service management efficiency, enable swift responses to citizen needs, and improve diagnostics for local governance.
Jerez's mayor highlighted the CEOD's role in monitoring the effectiveness of local policies, particularly in mobility, environmental protection, and economic activity. The city now joins a network of 12 pioneering Spanish local entities, such as A Coruña, Alcoi, and Valencia, at the forefront of digital innovation through data-driven projects.
FEMP secretary general Luis Martínez-Sicluna emphasized the strategic importance of positioning local governments as technology leaders to improve citizens' daily lives. He described the EDINT project, funded through Spain's Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan with the Ministry for Digital Transformation, as a collaborative effort involving administrations, businesses, universities, and citizens to leverage data for economic development.
García-Pelayo remarked that Jerez is establishing itself as a leader in digitalization, stating, "Data will allow better decision-making and problem-solving." The project also seeks to foster local employment and innovation, underscoring the critical role of new technologies in enhancing public services across Spain's municipalities.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
