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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Kick-off training seminar Brussels, 4-6 November 2014 Statia, the Hidden Treasure Siem Dijkshoorn
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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Statia, the Hidden Treasure
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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Location
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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Residents
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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.)
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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Topography Boven Hills (extinct Volcanic Area) N Quill Volcano Oranjestad Oranje Bay
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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Economy
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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Oil transshipment
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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Oil transshipment
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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 scenery – Mix of functions in Oranjestad – Solid investment climate
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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
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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by SWAT Weaknesses (continued) – No long (white) beaches – Free roaming cattle
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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
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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by SWAT Opportunities (continued) – Second homes – Sustainability – More self sufficient
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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by SWAT Threats – Economic decline – Social problems – Environment and biodirvesity – Building density – Planning overkill
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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Strategic Development Plan
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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Spatial Development Plan
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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Spatial Development Plan
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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Economic Growth Strategic Conference: Tourism Agriculture and fishery Logistics
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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Economic Growth Strategic Conference: Tourism – Diving – History / Archaeology
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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by History
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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by
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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Known Archaeological Sites
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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Archaeology Tourism Development Plan
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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Economic Growth Animal Husbandry – Challenges: Free roaming cattle – Opportunity: grass fed, bio-dynamic meat
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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Economic Growth Agriculture – Challenges: water shortage – Opportunity: small scale niche market
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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Recent developments Energy supply Waste management
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TSI Project Funded by Implemented by Local Research Institute
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