TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Kick-off training seminar Brussels, 4-6 November 2014 Statia, the Hidden Treasure Siem Dijkshoorn
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Statia, the Hidden Treasure
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Location
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Topography Boven Hills (extinct Volcanic Area) N Quill Volcano Oranjestad Oranje Bay
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Residents
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Some numbers Residents: (2013) Total land area: 21 km2 Residents/km2: 186 GDP: US$ ,00 (approx.)
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Economy
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Oil transshipment
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by SWAT Strength – Social cohesion – Quiet, peaceful and safe – Noteworthy history and archaeology – Attractions: history, heritage, nature and diving – Beautiful nature and sceneary – Mix of functions in Oranjestad – Solid investment climate
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by SWAT Weaknesses – Limited medical care – Level of education and brain drain – Quality of infra-structure – No sustainable waste management – Local entrepreneurship/unemployment – Small degree of economic diversification – Weak hotel sector
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by SWAT Weaknesses (continued) – No long (white) beaches – Free roaming cattle
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by SWAT Opportunities – Nustar and related industries – More stay-over and transit – Heritage and history tourism – Medical education/ related medical innovative industries – Soil suitable for agriculture and horticulture – Fishery
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by SWAT Opportunities (continued) – Second homes – Sustainability – More self sufficient
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by SWAT Threats – Economic decline – Social problems – Environment and biodervisity – Building density – Planning overkill
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Strategic Development Plan
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Spatial Development Plan
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Spatial Development Plan
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Economic Growth Animal Husbandry – Challenges: Free roaming cattle – Opportunity: grass fed, bio-dynamic meat
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Economic Growth Tourism – Diving – History / Archaeology
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Economic Growth Agriculture – Challenges: water shortage – Opportunity: small scale niche market
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Spatial Development Plan
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Known Archaeological Sites
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Archaeology Tourism Development Plan
TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Local Research Institute