Tom Johnson's List: Applied Complexity

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The BBVA Foundation –an example of the BBVA group’s corporate social responsibility

The BBVA Foundation reflects the group's goal of corporate social responsibility. In particular, it highlights its commitment to improving society in the areas where it conducts its business. This sensitivity and commitment are associated with a long history of adding to the world's stock of knowledge.

In particular, the foundation specialises in promoting scientific research in the area of social science, biomedicine and the environment. Priority is given to large-scale challenges and the opportunities at the beginning of the new century.

In developing these functions it is guided by principles of independence, pluralism, objectivity, transparency and by a commitment to excellence and innovation.

Areas of action

The generation of knowledge and its dissmination to public and private decision-makers plays an essential part in resolving problems and in realising the potential of current society.

The foundation wishes to explore the dynamics of social and economic change, of science and technology and of values, in a context characterised by the following:

* Globalisation.
* The break-down or erosion of traditional models.
* Complexity and uncertainty in traditional and emerging areas.
* Ever faster changes in science, technology and knowledge.

The main lines of action try to combine concern for questions of local or domestic interest with attention to large-scale multi-lateral questions, European enlargement and global society in the 21st century.

* Knowledge society and innovation
* Globalisation
* European construction and policies
* The Latin-American Observatory
* Formation of capital, growth and competition
* Studies of population, families and social integration
* Ideas, values and education
* Biomedicine and the health system
* The environment, urban spaces and quality of life

Criteria for action

The activity of the foundation is divided into progr