The Regio Deal “West-Brabants Welvaren” is a regional partnership between residents, governments, businesses and knowledge institutions aimed at strengthening broad prosperity in the West Brabant region.
What was the goal of this research?
The primary goal is to utilise the power of West Brabant’s plant-based economy to enhance broad prosperity. This involves:
Increasing the resilience and self-reliance of residents and entrepreneurs
Improving the social and physical quality of the living environment
Enhancing the innovation capacity of the plant-based economy
The programme should establish a strong framework for regional cooperation, aligning social goals with innovation in a way that empowers communities, businesses and institutions.
What methods are being employed?
Through experimental approaches and tailored tools, the Regio Deal supports community-led initiatives throughout West Brabant, extending into the region beyond Breda. By sharing learning experiences widely, the programme targets the rebuilding of trust and connections between residents, businesses and public authorities, addressing broad prosperity challenges through genuine community empowerment.
This initiative strengthens local communities by recognizing their assets and inherent power while reducing top-down control from institutions and government.
