Review of Higher Education Institutions in Regional Development 2008-10: the City-Region of Amsterdam, the Netherlands

By participating in the OECD Reviews of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Regional Development the region expects to:

stimulate the development of the knowledge economy   develop and reinforce partnerships between HEIs and business and industry and other social partners   support research and education focussed on regional needs    formulate a joint strategy for the engagement of HEIs in economic, social, and cultural development

Key issues in Amsterdam

• strengthening social cohesion
• developing knowledge-based industries in the fields of finance, life sciences, creative industries and sustainable energy

More about Amsterdam, its higher education institutions, and its HEIs' role in regional development

• Amsterdam in brief
• Higher education in the Netherlands and the City-Region of Amsterdam
• Further reading and useful links 

Regional Co-ordinator in Amsterdam

Prof. Dr. Peter Nijkamp 
VU University Amsterdam
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
1105, De Boelelaan
Amsterdam
The Netherlands
M.Draisma[at]dienst.vu.nl

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