"Spending Review" as a catalyst for an efficient government: how do we achieve more with our money?

A webinar on the 11th of March 2021, from 12h to 13h

The various corona waves are causing larger and historical budget deficits. Governments at all levels therefore face a particular challenge to enable economic recovery on the one hand, and to control budgets and return to financial balance on the other. This is precisely why policymakers are focusing on cutting less effective spending. Spending reviews have a longer tradition in countries like the Netherlands and Denmark. Deloitte, Idea Consult and Panteia will guide the Flemish Government in the coming years in evaluating the social added value of expenses in all policy areas. During a webinar for policymakers, we will not only explain our methodology, but we will also provide insight into good practices from Denmark and the Netherlands. We will also make recommendations on how to make a budget more policy-targeting. Participation in the webinar is free of charge, but registration is required.

Get more out of subsidies with the IDEA subsidy team

In the meantime, the Subsidy Manager is 100% operational, the subsidy team has been expanded to five members, and the first project applications have been approved. 2021 has got off to a flying start for IDEA Consult’s subsidy team.

Skills: How can sectors prepare for the future?

IDEA Consult supports sectors and companies in taking the necessary actions through cooperation for a future-proof range of training options.

Perform Europe, a much-needed project to reimagine international touring in a more sustainable way

What if we could collectively reimagine international touring of performing arts works in a more sustainable, balanced and inclusive way? IDEA Consult, along with four sectoral partners, embarked on a 18-month journey to test and propose a new support scheme for the performing arts.

An integrability indicator for industrial sites

IDEA Consult developed an integrability indicator that shows the (theoretical) integration margin of companies on industrial sites. The indicator objectifies the debate on which activities could be integrated and provides greater insight into the planning task related to industry, strengthening hubs and other types of zoning.

IDEA Consult, at the centre of the Walloon transition

Action is imminent for the two largest industrial wastelands inherited from the steel industry in Wallonia. The efforts of the Walloon Government and SOGEPA have resulted in two master plans being launched. IDEA Consult is responsible for reflecting on the related programmes to make them pioneers in the transition of the territories by 2050.

Strenghtening Research & Innovation Systems in Europe

The European Policy Support Facility for Research & Innovation Policy gives Member States and countries associated to Horizon 2020 practical support to design, implement and evaluate reforms that enhance the quality of their research and innovation investments, policies and systems. For the next 4 years, IDEA Consult together with 3 other partner organisations will support the H2020 Policy Support Facility to offer customer-oriented services to strengthen Research & Innovation systems in Europe.

Knowledge ecosystems in the new ERA

In the context of the EC Communication on the ‘new ERA’, IDEA Consult contributes to a comprehensive study to map, monitor and facilitate the further development of knowledge ecosystems in this ‘new ERA’.

Natural innovation as a lever for tourism in Scheldeland

“Visitors are all people who reside in Scheldeland, whether they live or work, holiday or study there. As far as our destination is concerned, everyone is a visitor to the landscape, which is so strikingly defined by the rivers and tidal nature. A unique landscape in Flanders and rare in Europe. A landscape we cherish and want to treat with care. Everyone is a guest here. And our hospitality proudly wears a green and blue ribbon.”

IDEA Consult evaluates various key actors in the Flemish innovation landscape

This spring, IDEA Consult has been commissioned by the Flemish Government to evaluate the activities of the imec, Flanders Institute for Biotechnology (VIB), Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) and Royal Zoological Society of Antwerp (KMDA) research institutions. These evaluations will provide the government with important input in the discussions on new covenants with these institutions.

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