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Welcome to the website of IDEA CONSULT

IDEA Consult is a research-based consultancy company settled in the heart of Brussels. From 1998 onwards we have developed to being a key partner of national and international public bodies and organisations. We provide them with independent advice through applied socio-economic research.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Visitation Flemish City Fund

In the First half of 2011, IDEA Consult was responsible for the coordination of the so-called ‘visitation' of the thirteen Flemish ‘central cities' and the Flemish Community Commission in Brussels (VGC) within the framework of the City Fund. This fund supports those cities in tackling important societal challenges.

Evaluation of the system of service vouchers 2010

Idea Consult has carried out the evaluation of the system of service voucher for 2010 for the Federal Public Service for Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue. For the seventh consecutive time consumers, employees and employers were analysed. The financial cost of the system was determined, with additional focus on indirect benefits.

A new strategy for research and innovation in Brussels

IDEA Consult has just been selected by the government of the Brussels-Capital Region (Cerexhe Cabinet) to support and contribute to the revision of the regional research and innovation strategy for the Brussels Region. The process was officially launched by the Brussels Minister of Economy, Benoît Cerexhe, during a conference on 13 October 2011. It should be finalised by the end of March 2012.

Regional differences in labour supply and demand

On request of the Flemish Minister for Employment, IDEA Consult analysed the differences in labour supply and demand on a municipal level. What are the differences in unemployment and participation rates at the spatial level (e.g. municipality) and among different groups of the labour market? Which factors explain regional differences in employment and unemployment?

The impact of international industrial policy on Key Enabling Technologies (KETs)

The objective of this study was to identify and compare different high-tech industrial policies in EU Member states as well as leading and emerging countries. A particular focus was given to policies promoting the industrial deployment of KETs. We identified the following major challenges for industrial deployment of KETs in Europe: