Publication

This study introduces the Elcano Global Presence Index (IEPG, after its Spanish acronym), the object of which is to measure the global positioning of different countries in the fields of the economy, defense, migration and tourism, science and culture, and development assistance. Following a review of the literature and of other indexes on globalization and international presence or positioning, this Estudio Elcano focuses on the IEPG itself, detailing the methodology employed in its design and implementation. Finally, the results for the first edition, IEPG 2010, are presented.