Sustainable development observatory

Creation of a permanent observation system at a department scale, on the field of sustainable development. Establishment of a regional database and mapping to assist decision-makers and improve the share of knowledge.

The Country Vendômois approached other countries of the Loir-et-Cher to explore the possibilities of conducting an inter-territorial project in order to establish a common set of information tools such as statistical indicators, geographic tools, documentaries, The Centre for Economics and Territories of Loir-et-Cher would be the project manager. It consists in a more than 60 members association having an excellent knowledge of the area and its socio-economic characteristics. The area already collects extensive information to analyze the current dynamics on the area on three different directions: economy, territories, qaulity of life. He also carries out many studies whose results are published and downloadable on its website. The Centre also has established a widely accessible informatio

- Deliver a set of information of different kinds related to sustainable development (statistics, maps, files, etc..). - Mix the datas used in this field, articulate the frameworks. - Provide relevant indicators matching the needs of local decision-makers. - Build and share knowledge. Ensure the dissemination, exchange and sharing. - Help communities to implement an evaluation process. - Build a common culture and foster the innovation process. An important work of geolocation and scan will be performed. The information will be made freely available on the platform PILOTE41

European partners having experienced similar projects of statistical observatory at a department scale and that would be keen on sharing knowledge

Hungary, Italy, Slovenia, United Kingdom, Greece, Ireland, Sweden, Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Malta, Poland, Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Spain, Slovakia, Belgium, Germany, Finland, Romania, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Lithuania, Latvia

French

Community development

26/10/2010