Inclusive prosperity in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area
Help build the Metropolis of Tomorrow
Within the affluent Amsterdam region, the gains of economic growth are unevenly distributed. Nor does increased prosperity translate into increased well-being for all residents. How do we work to improve inclusive prosperity for all?
What is inclusive prosperity?
Inclusive prosperity stands for a balance between economic, ecological and social dimensions. People having a good life, now and in the future. We strive for a thriving economy with a healthy living environment, social cohesion and equal opportunities.
More prosperity, for all
In economic terms, the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area, the working area of the Amsterdam Economic Board, is doing well. The Economische Verkenningen Metropoolregio Amsterdam (a Dutch report on the economic progress in the area) shows that the region is doing well.
Yet the area is under great pressure. There is a shortage of staff, clean air and space. Economic disparities between groups of residents are increasing. Growth is achieved at the expense of the climate and the quality of life of future generations. Continuing on the current course is therefore not an option.
Working towards inclusive prosperity
Choices that’ll truly make a difference and accelerate necessary transitions are about dismantling and building existing and new systems. On the method of production: from fossil to sustainable. On how we work together: starting with important questions. Who is at the table? Are all stakeholders adequately represented? What are the consequences of our actions on, say, income disparities in a neighbourhood, or on the environment? We must also work to ensure the region’s future-proof earning power, with the well-being of residents at its core.
Making and keeping inclusive prosperity a reality requires us to consider where and how we want to make our money in the future. Aiming towards the kind of growth we want: sustainable, within planetary limits. Economic growth requires investment in an innovative and healthy region, with a clean industry. We’re working on such issues, together with engaged partners in the network.
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