Podcast: Cooperation Across Provincial, Regional, & Cluster Contexts

How does collaboration work at different scales: provincial (e.g., EBZ and the province), regional (e.g., Holland Rijnland), and cluster-specific (e.g., Leiden Bio Science Park)? These interconnected levels play a vital role in building a stronger South Holland. In this podcast, Robbert-Jan van Duijn, Mayor of Nieuwkoop and a member of the Human Capital Task Force,…


How does collaboration work at different scales: provincial (e.g., EBZ and the province), regional (e.g., Holland Rijnland), and cluster-specific (e.g., Leiden Bio Science Park)? These interconnected levels play a vital role in building a stronger South Holland.

In this podcast, Robbert-Jan van Duijn, Mayor of Nieuwkoop and a member of the Human Capital Task Force, shares insights on his municipality and the importance of regional collaboration in addressing Human Capital challenges. Thijs Remijn, Project Leader for the Human Capital Agenda at Leiden Bio Science Park, highlights the park’s growth, employment opportunities, and the Human Capital challenges it faces, as well as the Sub-Agreement on the Human Capital Agenda.

Listen to the full discussion now on Spotify or online.


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