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Better Governance: An outlook on a transparent organisational model

Optimising the workings of its administration has become the top priority of the administrative policy of the Flemish Government. A special meeting dedicated exclusively to this subject was held in Louvain on Fevruary 2000.

Catalunya 2020

Each of the visions presented for debate in this document constitutes a possible future of Catalonia, and integrates expectations created by the evolution of global tendencies,; tendencies which, whilst considered to be driven rather independently from the will of Catalans, are nevertheless believed to have a direct impact on the concrete decisions and “strategies” adopted. Each vision subscribes to a particular strategic and positive bet on the future, open to criticism, and paving the way for a debate in which new complex and operative visions of synthesis can result.

Finland 2015 programme

It is Sitra’s vision that by the year 2010 Finland will be one of the three most successful countries in the world. The Finland 2015 programme aims to develop the knowledge, skills and networks of decision-makers in our society so that they can handle the challenges facing Finland in the future.

Finland and the Future of Europe

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National Spatial strategy for Ireland 2002-2020, Ireland

The National Spatial Strategy (NSS) is a coherent national planning framework for Ireland for the next 20 years. It's about people, places and potential. Making the most of our cities, townsand  rural places to bring a better spread of opportunities, better quality of life and better places to live in. The NSS also recognises the importance of other plans and programmes and their relevance to achieving the aims of the Strategy. In addressing spatial issues for the island of Ireland as a whole and strengthening cross-border co-operation, the NSS acknowledges the importance of Shaping Our Future, the Regional Development Strategy for Northern Ireland.

 

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National Planning Framework, Scotland

The framework will be a non-statutory, planning policy document which will look at Scotland from a spatial perspective and will set out an achievable long-term vision. It will provide a view of Scotland as a place and will identify likely change to 2025 to ensure different areas can develop to their full potential. It will identify key strategic infrastructure needs so that we can plan for the right investment in the right places

Shaping our future 2025, Nothern Ireland

Shaping Our Future is about preparing a Regional Development Strategy which offers a strategic and long-term perspective on the future development of Northern Ireland up to the year 2025. It has been prepared in close consultation with the community and seeks to define an agreed vision for the Region and to frame an agenda which will lead to its achievement.

 

 

Spatial Planning in Denmark

Denmark has a simple and clear spatial planning system that strongly decentralizes the delegation of responsibility. The municipal councils are responsible for comprehensive municipal planning, detailed local planning and permits for construction and changes in land use in rural zones.

 

 

Vision and Strategies around the Baltic Sea 2010. Spatial Development in the Baltic Sea Region

This report describes goals for spatial development in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR), strategies how to achieve these, and first common actions to start implementation. It is the result of common work of a Group of Focal Points (GFP) representing ministries responsible for spatial planning of the participating countries/regions. Though it is recognised that spatial and economic development are interdependent, this report concentrates on spatial aspects.

 

Wales Spatial Plan, Wales

The National Assembly for Wales is currently preparing the Wales Spatial Plan - Pathway to Sustainable Development to meet the Betterwales commitment to produce a "spatial framework for planning" by 2003. The document explains the background to the Plan, states its suggested purposes, identifies potential issues and describes aspects of its delivery including its form and content, and arrangements for its appraisal, monitoring and review. It also highlights the research and consultation already undertaken and describes future research requirements.

 

What France in 2020? Some directions for planning Europe’s future

Again, France is engaged in a major spatial planning operation with the usual attributes of scenarios and prospective research.1 The approach adopted is innovative, suited to inspire, for example, a rethinking of the Dutch approach to spatial planning. In the present paper, however, the emphasis is on the European connotation of what is happening in France.

   
 
 
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