Research Publications 2025: Tackling Global Challenges
In 2025, IE Foundation’s dynamic research ecosystem has delivered six new reports addressing some of the most pressing challenges shaping economies and societies today—from legal innovation and climate competitiveness to demographic change and long-term care. Developed in collaboration with leading IE faculty and corporate partners, these publications underscore IE University’s growing role as a hub for research and evidence-based insights that drive sustainable, ethical, and inclusive progress.
Legal Innovation Beyond Technology
The LawAhead Center at IE Law School examines the legal profession’s ecosystem, focusing on the interplay among technology, innovation, and skills. Through a survey of 460 legal professionals from major firms in Spain, it examines how lawyers perceive and respond to the challenges and opportunities associated with technological advancements.
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Finance Literacy for SMEs in Spain
A new study from the Observatory of Households and SMEs Finances, in collaboration with NTT Data, explores how financial education influences the financing and risk management of Spanish SMEs, focusing on micro and small businesses. It evaluates the impact of factors such as professional advice and digitization on business sustainability, aiming to improve decision-making and strengthen business resilience.
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Long-Term Care in Latin America and the Caribbean
As the region’s population over 65 is set to double by 2050, this report from the Observatory of Demography and Generational Diversity, in collaboration with IDB and IDB Lab, presents entrepreneurial and technological opportunities to deliver quality, accessible elder care.
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Preventive Culture in a Chaging Work Environment
The DKV-IE Chair’s latest report outlines the factors influencing workplace accident rates, such as temporary hiring, frequent new hires, and increased internal turnover. These conditions contribute to lower training in occupational risk prevention and hinder integration into the company’s safety culture.
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Climate Action and Business Competitiveness
The first report from Alinnea—a newly launched Think and Action Tank hosted by IE University and supported by the European Climate Foundation—analyzes the real impact of climate action on business competitiveness, including SMEs
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Aligning Purpose and Performance through ESG
IE-Elecnor Knowledge Hub’s latest publication, in collaboration with Fundación Elecnor and EY, offers practical insights how purpose-driven companies design and structure their ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies and the impact these strategies have on various financial and accounting indicators.
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These publications underscore IE Foundation’s commitment to transforming research into actionable insights—fueling innovation, leadership, and impact across sectors.