Department of Economic Development and Competitiveness

The Department of Economic Development and Competitiveness (Eusko Jaurlaritzako Ekonomiaren Garapen eta Lehiakortasun Saila; Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Competitividad ) is the department of the Basque Government responsible for the community's economic development, including industry, energy, international trade, tourism, agriculture and fisheries. The department was created in 2012 as part of a reorganisation of government departments.

Ministers

 * 1936-1947: Santiago Aznar
 * 1947-1952: Fermin Zarza
 * 1978-1980: Mikel Isasi
 * 1980-1983: Javier Garcia
 * 1983-1985: Juan Carlos Isasti
 * 1985-1987: Jose Ignacio Arrieta
 * 1987-1991: Ricardo Gonzalez
 * 1991-1995: Jon Imanol Azua
 * 1995-1999: Javier Retegi
 * 1999-2001: Josu Jon Imaz
 * 2001-2009: Ana Agirre
 * 2009-2012: Bernabe Unda
 * 2012-present Arantza Tapia