The Public-Private Sector Research Center was created in October of 2001. Its mission is to foster cooperation between the private sector and public administrations, as well as the exchange of ideas and initiatives, through dialogue, research and education. The aim is to open a way of cooperation and exchange of ideas and initiatives.

The objectives of the Center are the following. To

• promote high quality scientific research about the business sector and public administration.
• consolidate a group of international investigative excellence in the fields related to the Center
• spread scientific studies in business media and administrations to impact public policies created in Catalonia, Spain, Europe and Latin America.
• serve as a forum bringing together professionals and researchers from companies, as well as public administrators.
• contribute to high level business training in the business sector area and public administration.

In addition to its role as a research entity, the Center also seeks to promote educational activities and forums for experts in the field, through the design of courses, seminars and conferences.