1. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Kick-off training seminar Brussels, 4-6 November 2014 Statia, the Hidden Treasure Siem Dijkshoorn

2. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Statia, the Hidden Treasure

3. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Location

4. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Topography Boven Hills (extinct Volcanic Area) N Quill Volcano Oranjestad Oranje Bay

5. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Residents

6. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Some numbers Residents: 3.923 (2013) Total land area: 21 km2 Residents/km2: 186 GDP: US$ 11.500,00 (approx.)

7. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Economy

8. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Oil transshipment

9. 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

10. 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

11. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by SWAT Weaknesses (continued) – No long (white) beaches – Free roaming cattle

12. 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

13. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by SWAT Opportunities (continued) – Second homes – Sustainability – More self sufficient

14. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by SWAT Threats – Economic decline – Social problems – Environment and biodervisity – Building density – Planning overkill

15. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Strategic Development Plan

16. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Spatial Development Plan

17. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Spatial Development Plan

18. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Economic Growth Animal Husbandry – Challenges: Free roaming cattle – Opportunity: grass fed, bio-dynamic meat

19. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Economic Growth Tourism – Diving – History / Archaeology

20. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Economic Growth Agriculture – Challenges: water shortage – Opportunity: small scale niche market

21. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Spatial Development Plan

22. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by

23. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Known Archaeological Sites

24. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Archaeology Tourism Development Plan

25. TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Local Research Institute