FEDEPALMA, a benchmark in transparency with 9.69 in ITCanarias

The Federation of Business Owners of La Palma stands out among the best-rated private entities in the Archipelago for its commitment to good governance.

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The Federation of Business Owners of La Palma (Fedepalma) has achieved a score of 9.69 out of 10 in the Canary Islands Transparency Index (ITCanarias), positioning itself as one of the most prominent private entities in the Archipelago.

This remarkable result, awarded by the Transparency Commissioner of the Government of the Canary Islands, underscores Fedepalma's commitment to clarity and accountability. The evaluation comes in a regional context where other private entities still struggle to meet minimum transparency standards, elevating Fedepalma to a model of best practices.
The official report details that the organization has achieved exceptional scores in various indicators, particularly excelling in web support, where it obtained the maximum rating of 3 out of 3. This performance contributes to its overall index of 9.69, solidifying its leadership in the sector.
Additionally, Fedepalma scored 9.09 out of 10 in the active publicity indicator, demonstrating its effectiveness in disseminating relevant information to citizens, its associated companies, and public administrations. This figure places it significantly above the average for private entities in the Canary Islands.

Transparency not only responds to a regulatory obligation but also constitutes a fundamental pillar for institutional credibility, responsible management, and access to public funding and strategic projects.

The Federation highly values this rating, which is the result of continuous work to optimize its transparency portal, ensure access to information, and strengthen trust with the business community and society of La Palma. This recognition serves as an incentive to continue improving and raising the standards of quality and access to information.
With this assessment, Fedepalma reaffirms its dedication to transparency, accountability, and good governance, actively contributing to the economic development and strengthening of the business fabric of La Palma.