Diputación de Zamora
Diputación de Zamora (Zamora County Council) functions as the administrative body serving the 247 municipalities of the Zamora province in northwestern Spain, sharing a border with Portugal. The council represents and oversees the interests of all integrated municipalities, ensuring the comprehensive provision of public services throughout the province.
With a workforce of 420 people distributed across various departments, the council addresses the diverse needs of Zamora's inhabitants. These areas include Agriculture, Livestock, and Forestry; Municipal Assistance; Urbanism and Infrastructure; Culture, Education, and Sports; Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, and European Funds; Youth and New Technologies; Environment and Sustainability; Social Policy; and Tourism. Additionally, Diputación de Zamora manages the finances, either wholly or partially, of several autonomous organisms and entities. This financial oversight underscores the council's commitment to supporting development, promoting sustainability, and enhancing the quality of life for the province's residents.
Zamora County Council operates with a collaborative approach and community engagement to contribute to the province's development and well-being. The council remains focused on addressing challenges and opportunities to foster a more sustainable and prosperous future for Zamora. In this regard, in 2020, the council approved the Silver Economy Strategy.
Role within RURACTIVE
Zamora County Council, as an integral component of Dynamo 3, together with project partner Technology Centre Cartif, assumes a pivotal role in coordinating and executing innovative, intelligent, and community-driven solutions tailored to the unique context of the region. The challenges, encompassing Services & Infrastructure, Poverty & Exclusion, Ageing, Depopulation, and Unemployment, necessitate the institution to adopt a comprehensive approach. Working in close collaboration with other technical partners, Diputación de Zamora shoulders responsibilities spanning from policy formulation to practical implementation, ensuring the efficacy and responsiveness of the solutions to the distinctive needs of the community.
In contributing to the sustainable development and resilience of the rural area, Diputación de Zamora endeavours to address vulnerable and target groups, including young people, the elderly, people with disabilities, women, and local community groups and producers.
Diputación de Zamora's commitment to technological integration, particularly in the realm of IoT and AI, not only underscores its dedication to addressing pressing societal challenges but also positions it as a noteworthy contributor to the broader discourse on the intersection of technology and community welfare. In this regard, leveraging its experience in the implementation of emergent technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), the institution aims to overcome barriers and facilitate convenient access to essential services for the elderly. This valuable experience is poised for replication in other project-involved territories, where technological advancements can similarly enhance the well-being of the elderly population.
