The Insular Government Council approved yesterday the modernisation strategy for the Cabildo de Tenerife 2024-2028, which aims to enhance its structures and services to create a more contemporary and dynamic administration, thus making it simpler and more accessible to citizens.
This announcement was made by the president of the Cabildo, Rosa Dávila (CC), alongside the Insular Vice President, Lope Afonso (PP), following the meeting of the Council, which also included the second vice president, José Miguel Ruano.
The primary objectives of this strategy involve improving the quality of public services, reducing the processing times of files through the integration of artificial intelligence, decreasing administrative burdens, reinforcing transparency, encouraging active participation and collaboration among public employees, as well as developing internal competencies for a more efficient management of the modernisation process.
The formulation of this strategy is spearheaded by the areas of Presidency, Administration and Public Service, Territorial Planning, and Historical Heritage, under the guidance of José Miguel Ruano, who emphasised that “the involvement of the 1,800 public employees of the Cabildo is crucial to ensuring that the institution operates as a modern administration, serving all of Tenerife.”
Ruano further elaborated that “implementing artificial intelligence in file processing will enable citizens to experience quicker and more effective procedures, with reduced bureaucracy and minimised delays.” Additionally, “it will ensure that files are managed accurately and in accordance with regulations, providing greater transparency and access to clear information.”
The councillor noted that “with a five-year temporal horizon, the Cabildo’s modernisation strategy signifies a significant advancement towards a more contemporary, approachable, and publicly-serving island administration.”
The Council also approved the adjustment of the annuities for works at the Guimerá Theatre, allowing for a payment of €1.6 million in 2027.
Moreover, Rosa Dávila assessed the latest data from the EPA and highlighted that Tenerife has achieved the lowest unemployment rate in the past two decades (11.45%), although she remarked that inequalities in access to employment persist, particularly among women and the youth. Consequently, she indicated that the Cabildo is allocating over €30 million to employment generation programmes, with a particular focus on groups such as women, young people, and individuals over 45.
