1. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Kick-off training seminar Brussels, 4-6 November 2014 ‘Opportunities For Innovation In The Economy Of Bonaire’ Drs F.A.V. Tiemessen RC

2. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Opportunities for Innovation in the Economy of Bonaire Location Bonaire

3. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Kralendijk

4. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Opportunities for Innovation in the Economy of Bonaire Population of 19,000 permanent inhabitants Area approximately 288 km2 Dutch OCT, special municipality within the country of the Netherlands Coastline: Marine Sanctuary GDP: 372 million dollar (2012) 2 protected natural areas: Bonaire national marine Park (BNMP) and Washington Slagbaai National Park. Includes 5 Ramsar sites.

5. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Opportunities for Innovation in the Economy of Bonaire 3 main economic sectors: Tourism & nature (app. 75%) Service & knowledge Agriculture

6. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Opportunities for Innovation in the Economy of Bonaire

7. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Opportunities for Innovation in the Economy of Bonaire Strengths: Ecology & biodiversity Underwaterpark around the coast Multi language and culture Small scale of the Island Receptive to international relations and cooperation Weaknesses: Small population and island economy Highly dependent on tourism, specifically diving. Highly dependent on import for foods (98%) Level of education of local community Governance

8. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Opportunities for Innovation in the Economy of Bonaire Opportunities: Status as municipality in the Netherlands/EU ---> Access to knowledge & financing from the Netherlands. Branding sustainability & ‘Blue Bonaire’ Diversify tourism, diversify target group tourists, attract new tourist groups from Latin and North America

9. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Opportunities for Innovation in the Economy of Bonaire Threats: Drop of economic value of Bonaire’s marine and terrestial ecosystems Braindrain due to small economy

10. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Opportunities for Innovation in the Economy of Bonaire Key situation with main stakeholders in innovation Currently several initiatives for PPP – TNO (Research & development) – CBIS (Trade & investment), in cooperation with Chamber of Commerce Bonaire – De Baak (Education & Coaching) – ‘Blue Economy’ Bonaire (Gunter Pauli) – Agriculture  use of “grey” water from the brand new sewerage system in several agricultural projects – Currently several initiatives for PPP Get our brains back to Bonaire by offering high level educational jobs (Research & development/innovation)

11. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Opportunities for Innovation in the Economy of Bonaire Opportunities for innovation in Bonaire’s (Blue) Economy (1); Branding of Bonaire 1.Brainport Bonaire (centres of knowledge/excellence) 2.HUB (transport and infra) 3.Trade & Investment portal 4.Regional Cooperation 5.Sustainable development based on natural resources 6.State of the art sewerage system: knowledge centre 7.Agriculture, fishing

12. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Opportunities for Innovation in the Economy of Bonaire Opportunities for innovation in Bonaire’s (Blue) Economy (2); 1.SME’s 2.Laboratories: combination of salt, wind and high temparature gives extreme tough conditions for testing 3.Goats: an Engine to Growth in the Bonaire Economy (Gunter Pauli) 4.Alternatives for plastic bags and polystyrene 5.Massive coral reforestation and nurseries) 6.Reforestation of Land (forest) 7.Integrated Solar/Water system, Mushroom Farming 8.Sustainable & Renewable Energy (wind in combination with solarpark) 9.Bringing agriculture to schools 10.Children of the wind (windsurfing: worldchampions and kiting: future worldchampions)

13. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by BONAIRE: DRIVEN BY INNOVATION EDF – TERRITORIAL STRATEGIES FOR INNOVATION