Regional and urban economy

The strength of an innovative and competitive economy

Innovation, competition, good accessibility and an attractive business climate form the foundation of the Dutch economy. Cities and regions each have their own strengths. Decisio supports municipalities and regions with a wide range of economic issues, such as area development, business locations, international workers, organisations, tourism, recreation and events.

Economic reality and dynamics

The traditional division of the economy into sectors and the Standard Industrial Classification (SBI) codes is no longer sufficient. Today’s economy is dynamic and requires a different approach. Regions and municipalities increasingly focus their policies on cross‑sector clusters and ecosystems. Examples include logistics, distribution, agriculture, agribusiness, port industries, leisure and recreation. More abstract themes such as the knowledge economy and circular economy are also receiving attention.

Support on multiple fronts

Our services are broad. We help municipalities and regions with vision and strategy development, for example by (co‑)creating policy and action plans. We also translate the tasks within the environmental vision into concrete and measurable objectives (Decisio Environmental Vision flyer). In addition, we conduct market studies, evaluations and economic impact assessments. We review and measure economic policy, answer sector‑specific questions and estimate the economic effects of organisations such as knowledge institutions and international organisations. We also carry out monitoring studies, for example on the international economy, knowledge workers and labour migrants in relation to housing, target‑group policies and education.

  • Market forces and an effective government
    Market forces and an effective government
  • Water
    Water
  • Logistics and Transport
    Logistics and Transport
  • Sustainable energy
    Sustainable energy

Relevant projects

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