Reading Time: < 1 minuteProductivity is central to understanding economic success as it defines what outcomes can be achieved from a given set of resources. As such we are
James Wilson (Orkestra-Basque Institute of Competitiveness)
James is General Director at Orkestra-Basque Institute of Competitiveness and a member of the teaching faculty at Deusto Business School. He has over 20 years of research experience in competitiveness and territorial development, with a particular focus on governance, clusters, innovation, and the role of universities in regional policy. Between 2018 and 2024, he served as Orkestra’s Research Director, leading major European projects on clusters and smart specialisation strategies. James is a regular advisor to the European Commission and regional governments, and currently serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors of the TCI Network. He holds a PhD from the University of Birmingham, an MA in Economics from the University of Cape Town, and a BA in Economics from the University of Warwick. He also directs the annual Basque Country Competitiveness Report.