Flanders in Action The long-term strategy of Flanders

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1 Flanders in Action The long-term strategy of Flanders Brigitte Mouligneau International Conference Stockholm

2 What is Flanders in Action? Flanders plan for the future By 2020, Flanders wants to stand out as an economically innovative, sustainable and socially caring society

3 Why? In the ranking of European regions Flanders was performing relatively well, but not brilliantly. In terms of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) we rank 27d on a total of 131 European regions. We must do better, since huge challenges lie ahead in the fields of demography, globalization and environment. Flemish answer to the Lisbon and the EU2020 Strategy

4 Process VISION OBJECTIVES ROUND TABLES BREAK- THROUGHS 2006 FORUM December 2007 Talent Logistics & mobility Internationalisation FORUM January 2009 Innovation Fight against poverty Commission efficient government PACT Goals and 134 indicators

5 Pact 2020 / Stakeholders Government of Flanders and Flemish administration, Flanders Social and Economic Council (SERV), civil society, social partners, captains of society,

6 Pact 2020 / Objectives (2009) Objectives have been laid down in the Pact2020 by the Government of Flanders and all the major social partners 20 objectives in 5 areas Increased prosperity and wellbeing A competitive and sustainable economy More people gainfully employed, in more suitable jobs, for longer average career terms High quality standard of living Efficient and effective government

7 Coalition Agreement (2009) The Coalition Agreement of the Government of Flanders was built around ViA 337 projects Monitoring progress twice a year Flemish Coalition Agreement and ViA 88 strategic objectives 337 key projects (including timing )

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10 Observations 2009 CRISIS: It was not enough, we are not moving forward Spring 2011: the Government of Flanders and the Flanders in Action Partnership (12 representatives of civil society and 8 experts in multiple fields) decide that we need to make more drastic changes: Sustainable solutions System Innovation & Working in partnerschip

11 Transition method Small improvements will not be enough, the whole system has to change TRANSITION METHOD Transition Current policy NOW 2020

12 13 transitions ( 1. New industrial policy 2. International economic growth 3. Targeted innovation policy 4. Everyone participates, everyone is active 5. Child poverty 6. Flanders Care 7. Renewable energy and smart grid 8. Sustainable living and building 9. Sustainable materials management 10. Space for tomorrow 11. Smart Mobility 12. Accelerating investment projects 13. Towards a sustainable and creative city

13 Transition approach Changes on system level requires: A common vision and ambition, roadmaps and action! Co-ownership and co-creation of all actors in a system We look for innovative, sustainable products, services, regulations we give room for experiments (failure) and learn. but we also need a new mentality and behaviour

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15 Civil Society Gazelle leap Everyone participate s everyone active Child poverty New industrial policy Flanders care Industry/Business Acceleratin g investment projects Smart mobility GREAT SOCIETAL CHALLENGES Space, Inclusion, Poverty, Aging population, Energie, materials, mobility, housing, Streamlining of targeted innovation policy Space for tomorrow Governments Financial institutions Sustainable and creative city Sustainable living and building Renewable energy Sustainable materials management Knowledge centra

16 Political committee Transition Flanders Care Civil Society Industry/Business Governance Transition FC Transition team Governments Ecosystem x x x x x x x Financial institutions Knowledge centra

17 Memorandum - Council of Wise Men The Council of Wise Men is the guardian of Flanders in Action and the objectives of the Pact2020, In preparation of this governments term it made a proposal of policy approach to further strengthen transitions. Create awareness of the challenges Think far ahead and act now Work with the whole ecosystem Focus in the use of resources, share the responsibility Innovation is the strongest at the crossroads of sectors, actors, and requires room for experimentation We need new competences

18 Challenge: We are at a turning point towards a more sustainable socio-economic model Are we brave enough to go for the necessary transitions?

19 Thank you for your attention! Questions? Brigitte Mouligneau

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