The Cadiz Advanced Manufacturing Centre is taking its first steps towards full operation. We spoke to Esperanza Parra, head of administrative and legal management at the centre, to find out first-hand how key aspects such as transparency, internal coordination and collaboration with public institutions are being managed.
¿Cómo se garantiza la transparencia en los procesos del CFA?
From the outset, all procedures are designed to be public and open. We want any company to be able to have access on equal terms. To this end, we have defined a set of rules that act as an entry filter for projects, supervised both by Fidamc, which has received the concession to manage the centre, and by the Andalusian Regional Government. In addition, this process is subject to continuous auditing by the administration.
What measures are being taken to ensure a safe working environment?
We are currently adapting Fidamc's occupational risk prevention plan to the specific characteristics of the CFA.We have the support of a company specialising in prevention, with whom we are analysing the equipment and assessing potential risks to ensure the safety of both users and workers.
How is the coordination between the different areas of the CFA being organised?
The team we currently have allows us to work in a very close and coordinated way. We are in constant contact: I am in constant contact with Javier, our operations manager, and also with staff in Madrid from the Fidamc team, who support us technically. The whole team is very involved in setting up this project.
What about coordination with institutional actors?
Mantenemos reuniones semanales con la Junta de Andalucía y la Agencia IDEA. Esta comunicación directa nos permite definir conjuntamente los formatos de informes y procedimientos exigidos. Hay una implicación clara y muy positiva por parte de todos los niveles de la Administración.
What role does the Board play in the consolidation of the CFA?
It is an absolutely fundamental role. They have made a very strong economic investment and have clearly committed to the CFA as a driving force for innovation, employment and training. We want this centre to become a reference not only in Andalusia, but also nationally and internationally. We want all the companies in the world to be able to choose to develop projects here.
What are the main administrative challenges for the future?
The most immediate challenge is undoubtedly the implementation of the centre, which will take place soon. It is a complex public-private partnership, which requires a solid administrative structure. The important thing is to do it well and safely from the outset with all the guarantees.
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