Development Strategy 2019-2030
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CENTRAL DENMARK REGION Follow us: fn17.rm.dk Development Strategy #dksdg #fn17midt 2019-2030 Cover photo taken in 2018 on the new motorway near Tvis and Holstebro in Western Jutland. The motorway opened shortly after. Central Denmark Region This brochure is climate friendly. It is Central Denmark Region Skottenborg 26 printed on FSC® certifi ed and Svanemærket S v 9 8800 Viborg a 1 sustainable paper. It is produced at a n 9 e 0 Regonal Council m 1 www.rm.dk æ 04 Svanemærket print offi ce. rk 5 et tryksag “Good partnerships are Central Denmark Region 4fundamental 5to regional 6 and global success” – an attractive and QUALITY GENDER CLEAN EDUCATION EQUALITY WATER & SANITATION Education is one of the most pow- More equality and a strengthening Shortage of water affects more sustainable region. erful and tested methods to obtain of female rights and possibilities than 40% of the global population. sustainable development. The goal are necessary to promote a sustai- This is alarming and is expected to is to ensure that all children will nable development. Elimination of increase with increasing global tem- complete a primary and secondary all types of discrimination against peratures caused by climate chan- education, free of charge, before women and girls is not only a fun- ges. Universal access to safe and For everybody. 2030. Moreover, gender-related and damental human right, but it also cheap drinking water for all before economic inequality will be abolis- has a multiplier effect across all 2030 demands i.e. that we protect hed to obtain universal access to other development areas. and restore water-related ecosy- high-quality further education. stems and invest in infrastructure. 10 11 12 REDUCED SUSTAINABLE RESPONSIBLE INEQUALITIES CITIES & PRODUCTION & COMMUNITIES CONSUMPTION The growing inequality requires ac- More than half of the world’s popu- Economic growth and sustainable tion and adoption of sensible politics lation now live in cities. Sustainable development mean that we must strengthening the lowest income development can only be obtained reduce our environmental foot- groups and promoting more econo- if we change the way we build and print and change the way we pro- mic involvement from all groups in control our cities. Making cities sa- duce and consume our goods and society regardless of gender, race or fer and more sustainable means resources. If we should meet the ethnicity. Inequality is a global pro- to guarantee access to safe and goal, we must efficiently control blem requiring global solutions. This cheap accommodation as well as our natural resources, the way we means e.g. improvements in the re- improvements of housing in slum dispose of toxic waste and polluted gulation and monitoring of fi nancial areas. This also requires invest- substances. That is why it is impor- REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT TASKS: markets and institutions. ments in infrastructure and green tant to encourage companies and public places. consumers to recycle and reduce the amount of waste. Ensure access to education for all young people Create a well-functioning infrastructure and mobility 17 Central Denmark Region strives to ensure a good life for all citizens. Our ambition is to be an attractive and sustainable region contributing to and Provide citizens with relevant competencies promoting solutions to major challenges both nationally and globally. Ensure attractive culture, nature and health promo- 16 17 tion offers Central Denmark Region is a part of something bigger and our strategy is based on the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Find solutions to climate changes Ensure clean drinking water and help citizens affect- PEACE,To fulfil our ambitions, we know thePARTNERSHIPS importance of strong partnerships JUSTICE & STRONG FOR THE GOALS ed by soil contamination INSTITUTIONSwith knowledge institutions, private and public companies as well as organisations both regionally, nationally and internationally, and we Pave the way for innovation at hospitals, social insti- The goal is to ensure that all types Effective partnerships are needed wish to engage in more partnerships to find new solutions to emerging tutions and other regional areas of violence are reduced and that to meet the sustainable develop- long-lastingchallenges. solutions to confl icts ment goals. This applies to all kinds Make an effort to put green transition on the agenda and insecurities are found in col- of partnerships – public, public-pri- and ensure raw materials for future constructions laborationThe present with governments regional development and vate strategy and partnerships sets the with visions the civil of and local communities. Strengthening society. The world is more closely combines all Central Denmark Region development activities. Ensure sustainability in regional activities and com- of constitutional rights and promo- connected than ever and there is mit to green solutions in society tion of human rights are central to a need for global engagement and this process. collaboration to realise the goals. Anders Kühnau Chairman of Regional Council Central Denmark Region 3 PREFACE About Central Denmark Region Central Denmark Region is one of five Danish regions. The region covers an area of 13,000 square kilometres, includes 19 municipalities and has 1.3 million citizens, equivalent to approximately 23% of the total Danish population. 5 The region has a broad business life with many small and medium-sized production companies, strong creative businesses and a flourishing tourism industry. Central Denmark Region is the home of many global market leaders such as Grundfos, Vestas, Siemens Wind Power and Arla Foods giving the region strong positions within green energy, water technology and food production. The five Danish regions are each led by a regional council with 41 politicians elected every fourth year. The primary regional tasks are within administrative management of healthcare – hospitals, prehospital emergency services, psychiatry and the social area. In addition, the region manages important tasks within the environmental area and collaborates within regional development. Among other things, Central Denmark Region heads regional partnerships with municipalities, companies, educational institutions, hospitals and other stakeholders within the fields of education, competence and skills development, climate adaptation, circular economy and health innovation. 4 VISION Central Denmark Region – an attractive and sustainable region. For everybody. THE STRATEGY Ensuring future-proof educations & competence development for THE STRATEGY 2 everybody Giving citizens the possibility to PRIMARY UN SUSTAINABLE GOALS live a good life 1 3 4 17 across the region GOOD HEALTH QUALITY PARTNERSHIPS & WELL-BEING EDUCATION FOR THE GOALS PRIMARY UN SUSTAINABLE GOALS 9 10 11 17 INDUSTRY, REDUCED SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS INNOVATION & INEQUALITIES CITIES & FOR THE GOALS INFRASTRUCTURE COMMUNITIES THE STRATEGY THE STRATEGY 3 Paving the way for a more 4 Taking care of climate, sustainable and efficient environment and citizen-centred healthcare resources to ensure a system of high quality sustainable development PRIMARY UN SUSTAINABLE GOALS PRIMARY UN SUSTAINABLE GOALS 3 9 17 6 7 11 12 13 15 17 GOOD HEALTH INDUSTRY, PARTNERSHIPS & WELL-BEING INNOVATION & FOR THE GOALS CLEAN AFFORDABLE SUSTAINABLE RESPONSIBLE CLIMATE LIFE ON PARTNERSHIPS INFRASTRUCTURE WATER & & CLEAN ENERGY CITIES & PRODUCTION & ACTION LAND FOR THE GOALS SANITATION COMMUNITIES CONSUMPTION XX STRATEGY TRACK 3 Central Denmark Region MINI GUIDE At the back you find an over- – an attractive and view of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This helps you to maintain an sustainable region. overview while reading this strategy. For everybody. This is our clear vision and goal. DIRECT AND INDIRECT Stepping stones Obligation of the UN Sustainable SUSTAINABLE The Regional Council has decided that the Development Goals DEVELOPMENT GOALS UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) World leaders agreed on the 17 UN SDGs at will be the strategic frame for development a summit meeting in 2015. The SDGs con- in Central Denmark Region from 2019 and sist of 17 main goals and 169 subsidiary The 17 UN SDGs are linked and onwards. goals setting the agenda towards 2030 for interact. This strategy is based a globally more sustainable future. The UN on all of the UN goals, but some The UN SDGs are thus the stepping stones SDGs commit all UN members to act. The goals are directly relevant to the of this strategy. The goals constitute the national challenges we face today have core development responsibili- starting point for ensuring that our devel- both local, regional and global consequen- ties of Central Denmark Region. opment activities locally, regionally and ces. The challenges must be met together The indirect goals are positively internationally are also relevant in a global – in local, regional, national and interna- affected when working with a perspective. tional partnerships. direct goal. Many like Central Denmark Region have adopted the 17 SDGs. However, it takes a long-term effort to include the goals in all regional development activities suppor- ting the vision of a sustainable region. FACTS: Denmark is organised at three political and administrative levels: the national (government), the regional (5 regions) and the municipal level (98 municipalities). Central Denmark Region covers 19 municipalities. Central Denmark Region has a gross budget of 28.9 billion DKK and approximately 30,000 employees. The