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Flanders in Action The long-term strategy of Flanders Brigitte Mouligneau – International Conference Stockholm 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” 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 Process 2008 2009 2006 2007 VISION OBJECTIVES ROUND TABLES BREAKTHROUGHS 2006 FORUM December 2007 Talent FORUM January 2009 Logistics & mobility Internationalisation Innovation Fight against poverty Commission efficient government PACT 2020 20 Goals and 134 indicators Pact 2020 / Stakeholders Government of Flanders and Flemish administration, Flanders Social and Economic Council (SERV), civil society, social partners, captains of society,… 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 Coalition Agreement The Coalition Agreement 2009-2014 of the Government of Flanders was built around ViA 337 projects Monitoring progress twice a year (2009) Flemish Coalition Agreement and ViA 88 strategic objectives 337 key projects (including timing 20102014) 8 9 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 Transition method Small improvements will not be enough, the whole system has to change TRANSITION METHOD Transition Current policy NOW 2020 13 transitions (www.flandersinaction.be) 1. New industrial policy 8. 2. International economic growth Sustainable living and building 9. 3. Targeted innovation policy Sustainable materials management 4. Everyone participates, everyone is active 5. Child poverty 6. Flanders’ Care 7. Renewable energy and smart grid 10. Space for tomorrow 11. Smart Mobility 12. Accelerating investment projects 13. Towards a sustainable and creative city 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 Transition method Civil Society Gazelle leap Everyone participate s everyone active New industrial policy Industry/Business Acceleratin g investment projects Smart mobility Sustainable and creative city Financial institutions Child poverty Flanders’ care GREAT SOCIETAL CHALLENGES Space, Inclusion, Poverty, Aging population, Energie, materials, mobility, housing,… Sustainable living and building Renewable energy Streamlining of targeted innovation policy Space for tomorrow Sustainable materials management Knowledge centra Governments Political committee Transition Flanders Care Civil Society Governance Transition FC Industry/Business Governments Transition team Ecosystem x x x x x x x Financial institutions Knowledge centra 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 Challenge: We are at a turning point towards a more sustainable socio-economic model Are we brave enough to go for the necessary transitions? Thank you for your attention! Questions? Brigitte Mouligneau [email protected] www.flandersinaction.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie4_2XxAVis
