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AQUITAINE REGIONAL COUNCIL
Regional action priorities
Innovative at heart
Editorial
Oh, Tomorrow! Who may dare its realities to scan?" asked French poet Victor Hugo in 1835. We may be tempted to respond that while we cannot be sure of what the future holds, its foundations are being laid today. We make our own history.
The schools that we build, the railway transport systems that we restore, the businesses that we help, the fight that we lead against global warming: all these actions stem from the conviction that the Aquitaine of tomorrow, our children's Aquitaine, is being built today. It will result from our current actions. For many years, Aquitaine counted on its prosperous farming and forestry activities, a preserved environment to attract tourists, and an industrial fabric influenced by military requirements.Such days are gone. If we want our region's voice to be heard in an influential France and a respected Europe, we must innovate, without compromising our conscience or sacrificing the community values that form the basis of any republic.For over fifteen years, the Regional Council's actions have been guided by a single philosophy: innovation. That is why our institution helps to modernise the businesses and set up the laboratories that hold the keys to the future, concentrates its efforts on the learning years of our children, and remains attentive to our population's quality of life.This brochure presents these actions. Our policy is proactive and coherent. The results of this policy over the years testify to its effectiveness.
Alain RoussetChairman of the Aquitaine Regional Council
Tomorrow's Aquitaine, our children's Aquitaine, is being built today.
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Table of Contents
3 regional priorities
04 Aquitaine: land of convergence and influence
34 The Region's councils and committees
10 Preparing for the future 11 Helping businesses to become more
competitive14 Supporting industry to create jobs
06 ChoosIng InnovAtIon Research and economic development to boost employment
16 An Ally foR young pEoplE
18 Providing living and study conditions that encourage success
20 Ensuring professional qualification opportunities for everyone
22 Paving the way to success for our young people
For a successful transition from education to employment
26 Optimising our regional planning to ensure quality of life in Aquitaine
28 Preserving and enhancing our natural assets
30 Promoting Aquitaine in Europe and throughout the world
31 Facilitating access to culture and information for everyone
A supportive, well-balanced, and dynamic territory
24 foR A sustAInAblE AquItAInE
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ATLANTIC OCEAN
TO CLERMONT- FERRAND
TO TARBES
TO SAN SEBASTIAN
TO PARIS POITIERS
TO TOULOUSE
ROUTEARLES
ROUTELE PUY
Garonne
Garonne
Giron
Grande Leyre
L’Eyre
Douze
MidouMidouze
Adour
Adour
Gave d’Oloron
La Nive
Gave de Pau
Baïse
Canal-de-Garonne
Dropt
Isle
Dronne
Isle
Isle
Auvéz
ère
Vézère
Dordogne
Dordogne
Lot
PyrénéesNational Park
Regional nature park -Landes de Gascogne
DAX
BAYONNE
NÉRAC
VILLENEUVE-SUR-LOT
MARMANDE
BERGERAC
NONTRON
ARCACHON
LIBOURNE
BLAYE
AGEN
PÉRIGUEUX
BORDEAUX
MONT-DE-MARSAN
PAU
LANGON
SARLAT-LA-CANÉDA
OLORON-SAINTE-MARIE
LESPARRE-MÉDOC
LANDES
GIRONDE
LOT-ET-GARONNE
DORDOGNE
PYRÉNÉES -ATLANTIQUES
LakeHourtinCarcans
LakeLacanau
LakeBiscarosse andde Parentis
Lake Anreilhan
Lake Léon
LakeSoustons
GIRON
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LakeCazaux andSanguinet
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The Way of Saint James
Bordeaux, Port of the Moon2
Saint-Émilion3
The Vauban Fortificationson the Gironde River4
The prehistoric sites of the Vézère valley1
SITES ON THE UNESCOWORLD HERITAGE LIST
Prefecture
Waterways
Motorway routes
Landes Forest in Gascony
Sand dunes along the coast
Vineyards in Bordeaux and Aquitaine
Velodyssey - The Atlantic coast by bike
“VOIE DU LITTORAL”PILGRIM ROUTE
“VOIE DE TOURS”PILGRIM ROUTE
Regional nature park - Périgord Limousin
“VOIE DEPIÉMONT PYRÉNÉEN”
PILGRIM ROUTE
“VOIE DE VÈZELAY”PILGRIM ROUTE
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Source: Insee - 01/01/2012
Aquitaine:land of convergence and influenceAquitaine gets its name from the Latin word aqua, meaning water. This reference to water is evocative of both the past and present in Aquitaine: the converging rivers irrigate a fertile land whose wealth lies in its diversity. The Regional Council strives to enhance these assets, to ensure a bright future for Aquitaine.
Covers an area of 41,308 km2,or 7.6% of France
3,287,000 inhabitants
29,000 new arrivals each year
2,296 communes
The urban community of Bordeaux:a European metropolis of 730,000 inhabitants
2 urban areas with over200,000 residents: Bayonne and Pau
GDP of €78.9 billion
1,309,000 jobs
1st in the world for viticulture
and viniculture
1st region in France in terms
of budget percentage invested in research
and innovation
1st for cultivated
forest in Europe
2nd largest farming region in France
4th ranked regionin terms of job
and business creation
A leading region
the cradle of humanityAquitaine is France's third largest re-gion in terms of its geographical area. It is a vast territory comprising 300km of coastline, the Pyrenees mountain range, the largest cultivated forest in Europe, and a history that reaches way back to the origins of mankind. The re-gion may well be the cradle of humanity, with prehistoric sites in the Vézère valley, but it is also the place where the Early Modern Period began, marking the end of the Hundred Years' War and the Mid-dle Ages. Such historic events illustrate Aquitaine's role as a starting point for major changes.
A melting pot for innovationAgriculture, forestry, aeronautics, laser, geoscience, composite materials: Aqui-taine's natural assets combined with major investments in research and inno-vation have led to the development of a wide range of top-performing industries. Aquitaine is Europe's leading food-pro-cessing region, whose products are re-puted for their quality and origin, but it is also developing one of the world's two most powerful lasers, capable of dupli-cating the energy inside stars.
It is also home to AEROCAMPUS Aqui-taine, a unique international training centre dedicated to aeronautics mainte-nance. These are just a few examples that illustrate how innovation has become part of Aquitaine's DNA.
A European crossroadsAquitaine is by nature a European terri-tory, forming a crossroads between the North and the Iberian Peninsula, offer-ing a gateway to Spain. This role will be further confirmed by the future LGV Sud Europe Atlantique high-speed railway line, which will put Bordeaux 2 hours and 15 minutes from Bilbao. The re-opening of the Pau-Canfranc railway will link Bordeaux to Saragossa, Europe's largest rail hub.A historic intersection on the Santiago de Compostella pilgrimage route, Aqui-taine has also left its mark on European construction, notably with the creation of the Euroregion Aquitaine-Euskadi, in 2011. A new dimension that confirms that the future lies in Aquitaine.
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5 leading industries
Food-processing; space, aeronautics and defence; laser
optics; forestry, wood and paper; health
5 national andinternational
competitiveness clusters
17 regional or local business clusters
1st
region in terms of budget
percentage invested in research and innovation13,100
researchers
130 laboratories
Close to
300,000businesses
1,200
business projects backed each year by the Region
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for over fifteen years, the Region, which oversees Aqui-taine's economic development, has been focussing on intelligence and innovation. Its regional economic strategy aims to accompany the
transformations operating in traditional industries as well as the creation of the industrial sectors of the future, while taking into account major societal challenges, such as the transition to re-newable energy sources and the ageing of the population. The Region has therefore designed an ecosystem of innovation based on the development of value chains, the creation of sci-entific centres of excellence, the construction of a high-perfor-mance technology network, and a policy to support dynamic cooperation between technology and industry.The Region provides practical, everyday support for industry and entrepreneurs: modernisation of production facilities, trans-fer of research know-how, joint projects, export development, employee training, and more.It is also promoting the creation of new supportive environmen-tally friendly production methods founded on the principles of solidarity.
Choosing innovationRESEARCH And ECOnOmIC dEVELOPmEnT TO bOOST EmPLOymEnT
Researchlaboratories Technology
transfer
Equity
Skillsdevelopment
Trainingorganisations
BusinessesMSBs and SMEs
Large groups
Jobs
Competitiveness
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providing a solid scientific foundation for regional industries The Aquitaine Region invests heavily in research. Over the past fifteen years, 10% of its budget has been dedicated to research, representing €100 mil-lion per year.This investment provides Aquitaine's researchers with scientific facilities that meet international standards and also helps to attract well-known international researchers to the region (Chairs of Excellence). Regional policy is guided by the commitment to provide each major economic sector in Aquitaine with top quality research facilities, in order to increase the competitiveness of economic players, create the jobs of the future, and eliminate the barriers between research and business.
The Region's initiatives include support for major scientific facility projects in the fields of health, materials sciences, food-processing, and photonics: › ISVV (vine and wine science institute)› INRIA (IT and automatics research institute)› Neurocampus› IECB (European chemistry and biology institute)› IOA (optical institute)› PETawatt Aquitaine Laser (PETAL)
Mastering key technologies to anticipate changes in traditional industriesThe ability to bring innovations to the mar-ket depends on a key link in the value chain: mature technology. Mature technology enables scientific breakthroughs to a product or industrial process at an advanced stage of development. It is an essential resource to accompany innovation in small and medium-sized businesses. It also helps traditional industries to evolve and gives Aquitaine a position within new, high added-value sectors.
For a number of years, Aquitaine has been commit-ted to an ambitious project to create a network of technology centres and made it available to busi-ness for the transfer and sharing of research knowl-edge.
laser ALPhANOV Technology Transfer Centre. › Applications: healthcare (imaging, surgery, etc.) and industry (processing and cutting of materials, etc.).
Materials science, chemistry Technological Center for Advanced Materials and Composites in Aquitaine Region (CANOE). › Applications: renewable energy, energy storage.
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Digital technology, electronics CATIE Aquitaine Centre for IT and Electronics. › Applications: optics, energy, information, environ-ment, healthcare, etc.
sustainable buildingNobatek Technology Resource Centre, innovation institute for sustainable renovation and building (INEF4). › Applications: technology, construction, sustain-able development.
The dynamism of the regional policy and struc-turing of research into centres of excellence make the region an attractive location for scientific and technological activities, as evidenced by the recent openings of branches of INRIA and CEA Tech in the area.
stimulating and getting valuefrom creativityInnovation is basically the ability to come up with new uses to make products and services for every-day use in tomorrow's world. On the basis of new knowledge and technologies, and with the help of the Aquitaine Développement Innovation agency and its future-looking design department, the Aqui-taine region is also acting as a driving force to help local businesses design, deliver, and promote inno-
vative projects. In order to develop sustainable em-ployment from the production of new knowledge, the Aquitaine Region has set up an ecosystem to help promote start-ups. This ecosystem consists of business incubators, technology clusters, seed capital funds, and more.
photonICs: An InDustRy of thE futuRE
● The Aquitaine Region is the leading investor in photonics in France and Europe. Photonics is at the core of the digital revolution (augmented reality, 3D printing) and medical progress (imaging, instrumentation, radiation therapy); it offers a solution for major environmental issues (photovoltaic and thermal solar energy, smart lighting, etc.), ensuring its place as an industry of excellence for the 21st century.
● ALPhANOV, a technology transfer centre within the IOA, has received nearly €8 million in funding from the Region, leading to the creation of 10 technological start-ups in seven years.
Launched in October 2013, the IOA (Optical Institute of Aquitaine) has received €46.6 million in funding from the Region. The IOA hosts a major teaching centre, the IOGS (Optical Institute Graduate School), the Route des Lasers competitiveness cluster, and the Pyla training platform.
An InnovAtIon-fRIEnDly ECosystEM
● The IRA, Aquitaine's regional incubator, supports new business initiatives. IRA has offices in North Aquitaine and South Aquitaine.
● 6 technology parks bringing together an array of high-tech activities: › Science and technology, biotechnology: Bordeaux, UNITEC
(Gironde Department, Pessac). › Agri-environment, healthcare and ecotechnology: Bordeaux,
MONTESQUIEU (Gironde Department, Martillac). › Aeronautics, space, ecotechnology: Bordeaux TECHNOWEST
(Gironde Department, Mérignac/Blanquefort). › Food-processing, sustainable development: AGROPOLE (Lot-
et-Garonne Department, Agen). › Software technology, sport and leisure: IZARBEL (Pyrénées-
Atlantiques Department, Bidart). › Energy, environmental studies, geoscience, materials science,
information and communication technologies, life sciences: HELIOPARC (Pyrénées-Atlantiques Department, Pau).
● Business incubators: nearly 40 sites capable of hosting over 600 newly formed businesses.
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1. COUTELLERIE NONTRONNAISE (24) Nontron knives, Christian Ghion (75).
2. EV TRONIC (33), charging station for electric vehicles, Félix et Associés.
3. ALKI (64), seating for gourmet restaurants, Jean-Louis Iratzoki.
Examples of projects supported by the Aquitaine Développement Innovation agency's future-looking design department.
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With help from the Region, the famous shoemaker Repetto opened a training centre in 2012 to ensure the transmission and survival of its unique know-how.
The Region's strong capabilities lie in renovating and restruc-turing production processes, training the unemployed to help
them qualify for jobs, training and de-veloping skills in employees, identifying high-potential businesses and coaching their growth, and facilitating the interna-tional reach of small- and medium-sized businesses. Projects selected for coach-ing must have concrete medium- and long-term economic effects in the re-gion, including creation of jobs, turnover increase, and the development of local subcontracting firms.
agement of their workforce. Each year, the Region provides vocational training for 18,000 interns through its regional training programme.
The leather craft and luxury industry includes a number of firms, particularly in dordogne. The industry faces sustainability issues and problems in the transmission of know-how. The Region's response was to create a centre of excellence in the Thiviers Vocational High School in dordogne to train workers in leather crafts and the production of luxury goods; it also provides an opportunity to develop synergy between the industry's different players.
helping businesses at each stage of their development Each year, the Aquitaine Region provides coaching to some 1,200 businesses, helping them at every stage of their de-velopment: creation, growth, innovation, and sales. The Region provides particu-lar support for the development of medi-um-sized businesses. As innovators with international presence, medium-sized businesses represent one of Aquitaine's main levers of industrial development. The Regional Council would like to see more medium-sized businesses, which are larger than SMEs but smaller than large corporations, spread into Aqui-taine. This business model is based on three pillars: investment, innovation, and globalisation. During this period of eco-nomic uncertainty, the Region is also
training and developing the skills of employees and job-seekersProfessional training is an essential key to employability, and the Region's action in this field involves a number of initia-tives: ➜ An individual approach to adapt skills to specific needs, to improve work effi-ciency, and to promote re-training➜ A territory-wide approach to address the realities and expectations of local businesses. The Region helps small- and medium-sized businesses with the strategic man-
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The Region's actions include direct support to businesses, purposely focussed on improving overall economic, environmental and social competitiveness.
Helping businesses to become more competitive
pursuing a proactive, "can-do" policy policy to support the consolidation of shareholder equity in local businesses.
The Region has created a club for medium-sized businesses—the first of its kind in France—to provide support specifically adapted to this business model.
Consolidating shareholder equity The Region offers a wide range of financial tools designed to consolidate shareholder equity at all stages of a business's life cycle: creation, growth, and transfer. The Aqui-Invest Joint Investment Fund was set up in 2009 by the Regional Council. The fund is 100% held by the Region, with funding from the European Regional development Fund (ERdF), and will receive further backing in 2014 based on the interest shown by private investors and fledgling, innovative firms.
supporting international commercial development The regional policy for the expansion of Aquitaine's firms targets medium-sized businesses and companies that are just beginning to export their products.
Aquitaine in ChinaChina's first "maison Sud Ouest France" opened in 2013 in Wuhan, in Hubei Province. It is a centre devoted to the promotion of certified produce from south-western France.
It proposes 340 different products for tasting and purchase, including wines and spirits, prepared foods, foie gras, and pâtés. As well as showcasing French products, the centre offers an innovative service to producers, providing them with simple, safe access to the Chinese market.
promoting environmentallyfriendly production methods founded on the principles of solidarity As a helping hand for the territories most vulnerable to economic change, the Regional Council strives to work on a grassroots level, maintaining a strong, dynamic, social dialogue with local partners, employer organisations, and trade unions.
The Region also promotes the develop-ment of a social economy founded on the values of solidarity. Its new regional policy includes a framework for Aquit-aine's version of a collaborative social economy. The parties involved (coopera-tives, associations, and foundations) are socially innovative and are committed to the territory for the long term, provid-ing many jobs that cannot be relocated elsewhere. ➜ 13% of private employment➜ Over 110,000 businesses➜ Over 117,000 employees
Since local development and the pres-ervation of the living environment go hand in hand, the Region pursues a dual objective: point the way forward for tra-ditional industries and help create new ones. This requires a general policy that favours cottage industries and small businesses, which receive support in the form of collective and individual assis-tance.
Cottage industries: a key player in Aquitaine more than 65,000 businesses more than 170,000 employees €10 billion in turnover
(2011) +27% businesses over the past ten years
As part of its strategy to support the transfer and taking over of businesses, the Regional Council provides specific coaching to cottage industry owners nearing retirement age who wish to sell their business.
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DEvElopIng thE "fACtoRy of thE futuRE" In AquItAInE
The Regional Council has set up an ambitious action plan to bolster productivity in the Aquitaine industrial fabric. The plan aims to improve productivity by focusing on three levers: production facilities (modernisation, equipment, automation, integration of information and communications technologies), industrial organisation (quality and flexibility), employee training (versatility), and improvement of working conditions (ergonomics, safety, employee and manager commitment). The productivity plan will be accompanied by approximately ten joint research programmes to lay the foundations for the "factory of the future" in Aquitaine.
The new industrial site of Éole by Turbomeca (Safran Group). A forerunner of the "factory of the future" in the aeronautics sector. The plant has already experienced a significant increase in productivity.
lEADIng InDustRIEs In thE AquItAInE EConoMy
Supportingindustries to create employment
Competitiveness clusters and other business centresThe Regional Council's policies provide specific support for competitiveness clusters1 (Aerospace valley, Route des lasers, Xylofutur, Avenia, Agri sud ouest Innovation) and other highly dynamic clusters2 (Inno'vin, TIC Santé, Aetos, CREAHd). Five of Aquitaine's competitiveness clusters have been certified by the government, and a total of 22 industrial sectors and business clusters are sup-ported by the Region with a view to diversifying the local economy and employment opportunities.
1. Competitiveness clusters bring together businesses, research laboratories, and educational institutions to generate synergy and cooperation. 2. A cluster is a complementary group of businesses and institutions working in the same field in the same geographical area. Grouping together provides cluster members with competitive advantages.
Aquitaine's attractiveness depends largely on the competitiveness of its industries. To promote their development, the Regional Council has adopted a proactive policy founded on a sound understanding of the business world and on bridging the gap between it and the vast fields of research and education. This synergy and cooperation are the driving force behind the creation of new projects and structuring industries of excellence, ensuring employment and labour qualification, and promoting competitiveness.
Dassault Aviation's Falcon 7X.
Fast facts➜ 1st European employment basin ➜ 40,000 jobs➜ 680 specialised businesses ➜ €4 billion in turnover
Large corporations dassault Aviation, Safran, Turbomeca, EAdS CompositesAquitaine, messier dowty, Sabena Technics, etc.
Medium-sized businessesPotez, Lauak, Creuzet Aéronautique, Alcen, Exameca, Ingéliance, etc.
EcosystemAerospace Valley competitiveness cluster› An international leader in space, aeronautics, and
embedded systems.› Two future markets: drones (Aetos cluster) and aero-
nautical maintenance.
AEROCAMPUS: France's leading training clusterThe AEROCAmPUS aircraft maintenance training centre aims to meet the needs of Aquitaine's many aeronautical businesses. AEROCAmPUS offers a full range of educational opportunities, from entry-level courses to on-going professional training, from high-school diplomas to engineering degrees. Originally the only one of its kind in Europe, this initiative is now spreading to other regions in France and around the world.
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With nearly 65,000 employees and a turnover of €4.3 billion, Aquitaine is the world leader in viticulture and viniculture.
Fast facts➜ World leader in viticulture and viniculture ➜ Top region in terms of agricultural quality and
exports➜ France's 2nd largest agricultural region➜ Over 100,000 jobs➜ Over 56,000 farms➜ Over €10 billion in turnover
Large corporations Lu France, Fromarsac, Sobeval, Euralis Gastronomie, Lactalis, Lindt and Sprungli, etc.
Medium-sized businesses martine Spécialités, Les Grands Chais de France, baron Philippe de Rothschild, Labeyrie, delpey-rat-maisadour, boncolac, etc.
EcosystemThe Aquitaine Region has implemented a proac-tive policy to support new farmers, sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture, com-petitiveness, and innovation by food-processing companies.
Agri Sud-Ouest Innovation competitiveness cluster› A common vision shared by the different
stakeholders in the food-processing chain (large companies, innovative small and medium-sized businesses, farmers, educational and research institutions, etc.).
Inno’vin cluster› A world leader with what it takes to anticipate
future issues, including sustainable viticulture, economic efficiency, and integration of new technologies.
Agriculture/food-processing
Fast facts➜ 1 million hectares of maritime pine forest ➜ Europe's largest cultivated forest➜ €2.6 billion in turnover ➜ 34,000 jobs
Large corporations Smurfit Kappa, Gascogne, Egger Rol, etc.
Medium-sized businesses Thébault, Finsa, biolandes, dRT, Rolpin, etc.
EcosystemXylofuture competitiveness cluster Regional knowledge and expertise in forest management and operation, construction, decoration, packaging, fibres, and green chemistry.
forestry/Wood3
health
Fast facts➜ 2,500 researchers ➜ 10,500 jobs and 500 companies
Large corporations Sanofi, Stéris, merck Serono, etc.
Medium-sized businesses Actéon Satelec, CEVA Santé Animale, Technoflex, etc.
EcosystemThe Aquitaine region is home to cutting-edge information and communications technologies (ICT) applied to healthcare.
ICT healthcare cluster› Structuring of a regional ecosystem of healthcare stakeholders› development of innovative services and products for healthcare
and medicine, applicable to in-home care › 30 companies, including 4 national leaders › 45% of national turnover.
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Fast facts➜ 600 researchers, engineers, and technicians ➜ 1,300 jobs ➜ 70 companies
Large corporations nexeya, Thalès, Photonis, etc.
Medium-sized businessesAlcen, Lectra, etc.
EcosystemRoute des Lasers competitiveness cluster› A leading centre for the development and promotion of innova-
tive optical and laser technologies.› Construction of an exceptionally powerful laser, the Petawatt
Aquitaine Laser (1 million billion watts).
laser optics5
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TO CLERMONT- FERRAND
TO TARBES
TO PARIS POITIERS
TO TOULOUSE
Garonne
Garonne
Giron
Grande Leyre
L’Eyre
Douze
MidouMidouze
Adour
Adour
Gave d’Oloron
La Nive
Gave de Pau
Baïse
Canal-de-Garonne
Dropt
Isle
Dronne
Isle
Isle
Auvéz
ère
Vézère
Dordogne
Dordogne
Lot
TO SAN SEBASTIAN
LANDES
GIRONDE
LOT-ET-GARONNE
DORDOGNE
PYRÉNÉES -ATLANTIQUES
DAX
BAYONNE
NÉRAC
VILLENEUVE-SUR-LOT
MARMANDE
BERGERAC
NONTRON
ARCACHON
LIBOURNE
BLAYE
AGEN
PÉRIGUEUX
BORDEAUX
MONT-DE-MARSAN
PAU
AGRI-FOOD INDUSTRYMartine spécialités, Sobeval, Lu France, Baron Philipe de Rotschild, Labeyrie, Delpeyrat-Maisadour, Aqualande, Lactalis, Maitre Prunille, Lindt et sprungli, 3A Boncolac…
AERONAUTICS, SPACE & DEFENCETurboméca, Dassault Aviation, Heraklès, PotezComposites Aquitaine, Messier Dowty, Lauak, SafranSabena Technics, Creuzet, Artzainak…
WOOD, PAPER & FURNITURESmurfit Kappa, Tembec, Gascogne, Thébault, Finsa, Adam Egger Rol, PGS/Beynel, FP Bois, Lesbats Scieries d'Aquitaine…
CHEMICAL - EQUIPMENTArkema, Toray, Saipol, Novasep, De Sangosse, DRT, Biolandes, Berkem, AEC Polymers, Axyal…
HEALTH - PHARMACYBMS, Sanofi, Merck Serono, Stéris, Actéon, Unither, Ceva, Flamel Technologies, Implanet, Technoflex…
LASER OPTICSAlcen, Nexeya, Thalès, Photonis, Lectra, Exosun, Amplitude Systèmes, Eolite Systems, Edit Laser…
WINTER SPORTS INDUSTRYQuiksilver, Rip Curl, Oxbow, O'Neill, Billabong,
ELECTRONIC - DIGITALThalès, Serma Technologies, Cheops Technologies, Cofidur, Exakis, Aquitem, 2Moro, Agfa Healthcare, McKesson, Sigems…
SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
Egeris Construction, Atelier d'Agencement, Balineau…
Grapes & wine
Sweetcorn
Fruitsand vegetables
Fattened ducksand geese
Cattle
Sheep
ANIMAL AND PLANTPRODUCTION
Solar
Wind
Geosciences
Biomass
NEW ENERGIESTotal, Drillstar, Air Liquide, Vermillon, Astrium …
ATLANTIC OCEAN
EMERgIng ACtIvItIEs
board sports
Fast facts➜ World's 3rd largest cluster ➜ 400 companies ➜ 3,500 jobs ➜ €1.7 billion in turnover
Large corporations Quiksilver, Oxbow, O’neil, billabong, Volcom, etc.
EcosystemEurosima cluster› A group of stakeholders from across the industry, whose mem-
bers range from multinational groups to cottage industries. The group works to promote and expand the sports sector in Aquitaine.
IntERClustERIng In AquItAInE: nEW EXpERIMEntAl tERRItoRIEsThe Region is promoting interclustering to expand the scope of Aquitaine's clusters and skills. This approach aims to broaden areas of expertise, develop new interdisciplinary projects, and promote collective creativity. In the past year, some twenty projects have been developed by companies from different sectors. Examples include CERTIPOS, an Aquitaine technological platform for the integration of solar power systems into buildings, and VITIdROnES, a remote detection service for vineyards that uses drones.
The Region has identified new industries with strong potential for development, notably in the areas of digital tech-nologies and renewable energy. These industries will make it possible to capitalise on the territory's resources and anticipate new markets in France and abroad.
An AnChoR InDustRy foR thE tERRItoRy
green growth
Fast facts➜ 190,000 jobs (solar power, sustain-
able construction, wind energy, energy storage, green petroleum, geoscience)
Large corporations Astrium, Saft, etc.
Medium-sized businesses Fonroche, Cap Ingelec, etc.
EcosystemAvenia competitiveness clusterPreparing for the energy transition through sustainable use of the subsoil (responsible development of fossil fuels, geological storage, and industrial geothermics).
Green Growth ClubFounded in 2011 by the Region, the Green Growth Club comprises around twenty company directors who are working together to create and promote new poli-cies that encourage new green industries.
1 sustainable building
Fast facts➜ 2nd Region in terms of the number of
HQE (environment certified) buildings➜ 40 laboratories and 1,500 researchers ➜ 152 members of the CREAHd cluster
Large corporations Eiffage, Vinci, Lafarge, etc.
Medium-sized businesses Ouatéco, etc.
EcosystemAvenia competitiveness cluster CREAHd (construction, resources, environment, planning, and sustainable housing)An introduction to ecological transitions in the public works, civil engineering, and construction sectors.The nobatek technological resource centre, a European leader in sustainable development and planning, is the main operator of the CREAHd competitiveness cluster.
2 Digital technologies
Fast facts➜ €1 billion in turnover➜ 23,000 jobs
Large corporations Thalès, Agfa Healthcare, mcKesson, etc.
Medium-sized businessess Serma Technologies, Exakis, Cheops Technologies, etc.
EcosystemThe digital economy represents a major challenge since its technologies and innovations are the basis for the industries and services of the future.
Clusters Aquinetic (freeware), bordeaux Games (video games), Topos (satellite applications), Aetos (drones), Aquitaine Robotics, etc.Aquitaine's digital technologies centre and Cité numérique project.
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thE CIRCulAR EConoMy DRIvIng InnovAtIon
Given its skills and its familiarity with the industrial fabric, the Aquitaine Region is ideally placed to turn the circular economy into a driver of innovation and economic development. In this economy, waste and used products can be re-injected into the value-creation chain, and become genuine resources for industry, agriculture, or energy production.
TO CLERMONT- FERRAND
TO TARBES
TO PARIS POITIERS
TO TOULOUSE
Garonne
Garonne
Giron
Grande Leyre
L’Eyre
Douze
MidouMidouze
Adour
Adour
Gave d’Oloron
La Nive
Gave de Pau
Baïse
Canal-de-Garonne
Dropt
Isle
Dronne
Isle
Isle
Auvéz
ère
Vézère
Dordogne
Dordogne
Lot
TO SAN SEBASTIAN
LANDES
GIRONDE
LOT-ET-GARONNE
DORDOGNE
PYRÉNÉES -ATLANTIQUES
DAX
BAYONNE
NÉRAC
VILLENEUVE-SUR-LOT
MARMANDE
BERGERAC
NONTRON
ARCACHON
LIBOURNE
BLAYE
AGEN
PÉRIGUEUX
BORDEAUX
MONT-DE-MARSAN
PAU
AGRI-FOOD INDUSTRYMartine spécialités, Sobeval, Lu France, Baron Philipe de Rotschild, Labeyrie, Delpeyrat-Maisadour, Aqualande, Lactalis, Maitre Prunille, Lindt et sprungli, 3A Boncolac…
AERONAUTICS, SPACE & DEFENCETurboméca, Dassault Aviation, Heraklès, PotezComposites Aquitaine, Messier Dowty, Lauak, SafranSabena Technics, Creuzet, Artzainak…
WOOD, PAPER & FURNITURESmurfit Kappa, Tembec, Gascogne, Thébault, Finsa, Adam Egger Rol, PGS/Beynel, FP Bois, Lesbats Scieries d'Aquitaine…
CHEMICAL - EQUIPMENTArkema, Toray, Saipol, Novasep, De Sangosse, DRT, Biolandes, Berkem, AEC Polymers, Axyal…
HEALTH - PHARMACYBMS, Sanofi, Merck Serono, Stéris, Actéon, Unither, Ceva, Flamel Technologies, Implanet, Technoflex…
LASER OPTICSAlcen, Nexeya, Thalès, Photonis, Lectra, Exosun, Amplitude Systèmes, Eolite Systems, Edit Laser…
WINTER SPORTS INDUSTRYQuiksilver, Rip Curl, Oxbow, O'Neill, Billabong,
ELECTRONIC - DIGITALThalès, Serma Technologies, Cheops Technologies, Cofidur, Exakis, Aquitem, 2Moro, Agfa Healthcare, McKesson, Sigems…
SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
Egeris Construction, Atelier d'Agencement, Balineau…
Grapes & wine
Sweetcorn
Fruitsand vegetables
Fattened ducksand geese
Cattle
Sheep
ANIMAL AND PLANTPRODUCTION
Solar
Wind
Geosciences
Biomass
NEW ENERGIESTotal, Drillstar, Air Liquide, Vermillon, Astrium …
ATLANTIC OCEAN
AquItAInE's InDustRIEs
Choosing innovation
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113,400 high-school students
19,000 apprentices
113,200 students
60% on the Region's budget
is spent on projects involving young people
30,000 families have received a total of €4.9 million in financial aid from
the Coup d’Pouce scheme
60,000 professional career courses funded (apprenticeships,
on-going professional training, education in healthcare
and social work)
1st
region in France for the construction of new student accommodation (3,900 units
renovated since 2005)
€115 million of the Region's annual budget
is dedicated to building and renovating high schools
1st positive energy high school
in France: Lycée Václav Havel in Bègles (33)
154 public
high schools
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the future of our youth remains one of the Aquitaine Region's top priorities.The Region helps young people become independent and find employment, regardless of the path they
choose. The scope of its actions is vast: education, career guidance, apprenticeships, housing, healthcare, international mobility, transport, sports, culture, and citizenship.To accomplish its goals, Aquitaine invests in facilities (building and renovating secondary schools / high schools [in French: "lycées"], apprentice training centres [CFAs], and universities), provides financial aid for certain publics (grant schemes), and organises qualification and employment actions (by adjusting training opportunities to the needs of the territory).
An ally for young peopleA SUCCESSFUL TRAnSITIOn FROm EdUCATIOn TO EmPLOymEnT
Apprentices
Young peoplewithout qualifications
Highereducation /Research
Professionaltraining
Housing, travel, food service, health,European and international mobility, personal growth
Training for success
Construction,renovation,equipment,
financial support
Creatingtraining opportunitiesthat match the needs
of companiesand communities
QUALIFICATIONS / DIPLOMAS
JobsRegional
apprenticeshipmap
High-school students. in general and technical subjects. in professional subjects. in agricultural schools
High schoolconstruction,renovation,equipment
Newchance
QUALIFICATIONS/ DIPLOMAS
Life-long training
ORIENTATION/INFORMATION LIVING & STUDY CONDITIONS
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The Aquitaine Region implements tools and assistance schemes to ensure that material conditions do not interfere with each young person’s path to self-sufficiency. These flanking measures come in the form of heavy investment in high schools, a general youth housing policy, transport grants, preventive healthcare, and support programmes for citizen initiatives.
Providing living and study conditionsthat encourage success
building the high school of the futureIn order to offer excellent education opportuni-ties and pave the way to employment, the Re-gional Council has devised a general policy for high schools: quality premises, area, layout, and facilities. An ethical, responsible policy has also resulted in the design of "smart", HQE-certified buildings.Accessibility (for all types of disabilities) is also a top priority for the Region. Since 2009, the Regional Council has spent nearly €40 million to ensure the accessibility of its high schools.
France's first positive energy high school The Václav Havel high school in bègles (Gironde department) was inaugurated in September 2012. The high-school building uses zero fossil fuels and has a zero carbon footprint; it generates more energy than it consumes.
AquItAInE: A lEADER In housIng foR young pEoplE
Although not directly responsible for housing, the Regional Council works to provide housing for all young people: high-school and university students, young people in training or on apprenticeship programmes. Aquitaine has subsidised the construction and renovation of housing for 3,900 students since 2005, making it France's number one region for new student accommodation. The Regional Council is also committed to renovating existing
buildings and building new residences for high-school students. Since 1998, the Region has created new accommodation and renovated residences for 2,036 and 6,815 high-school students respectively. The Region also proposes innovative assistance schemes to help with rent guarantees, tenancy deposits, and alternative housing solutions. Aquitaine is a top-ranking region in terms of assistance provided to young tenants.
1st
region in France for construction of
new student housing
€20 million invested by the Regional
Council since 2005 to support and improve
student housing
Implementation of a digital workspace Implementation of Aquitaine's digital workspace, called Le@, is underway. by September 2014, all 154 high schools in Aquitaine will have access to the system. Via Le@, any member of the educational community with a computer and an internet connection will have secure access to a range of digital services, on-line courses, interactive exercises, and external digital resources.
facilitating travel between home and place of study The Region implements an attractive pricing policy for train travel to ensure access to training and em-ployment for all, no matter where they live: Modalis Jeune, Aquitaine student card, Sésame cards, Izy Pass.
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Pass Conduite This programme targets Aquitaine's young population, aged 16 to 25, monitored by a mission Locale (local youth employment office). It aims to simplify access to employment and to encourage independence by providing financial assistance to pay for driving lessons.
Coup d’Pouce Mobilité For high-school students in a "rare" field of study that has a low-level presence in the territory, the Region offers financial aid towards the cost of transport between the home and the educational institution.
Aid for apprentices The Region's overall aid scheme also includes mileage-based compensation, calculated according to the distance travelled to reach the apprenticeship centre.
providing access to healthcare Healthcare is a fundamental right and good health is an essential factor in any educational or employ-ment project. The Region implements specific healthcare pro-grammes that include free check-ups, awareness campaigns, and free contraception initiatives.
Responsible cafeteriasin high schools 19 million meals are served each year in Aquit-aine's high schools.The Region adopts a responsible approach for its cafeterias in terms of facilities, quality, sustainable development, and equality. It was one of the first regions in France to serve high-quality, organic, lo-cal foods in its canteens.
The Václav Havel positive energy high school (Bègles, Gironde Department).The Region has an annual budget of €115 million forits renovation programme for the 154 high schools in Aquitaine.
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The Aquitaine Region provides assistance to all of Aquitaine's young people, whether in high school, taking an apprenticeship, attending university or working. Aquitaine strives to encourage success while eliminating obstacles to employment. by encouraging perseverance and through its initiatives to reduce drop-out rates at school, the Region helps each individual to find the right professional career path and to obtain a qualification, the first step towards employment.
Ensuring professional qualification opportunities for everyone
has opened an innovative Franco-German technical high school in the AEROCAmPUS Cluster in Latresne (department 33). In September 2013, Flora-Tristan de Camblanes-et-meynac opened a French-German class for its aircraft mechanics technical baccalaureate programme. This new class is based on a non-language professional field taught in German and encourages student and teacher mobility between France and Germany.
ApprenticeshipsThe Region implements a strong appren-ticeship policy, helping employers and apprentices alike by creating innovative teaching programmes and, with the col-laboration of the local education authority and professional organisations, by devel-oping apprenticeship opportunities to en-sure a balanced training offer throughout the territory.➜ 65 CFAs (Centres de Formation
d'Apprentis - Apprentice Training Centres) and 150 sites throughout Aquitaine
➜ 379 training programmes➜ Over 19,000 apprentices
training in healthcare and social work The Aquitaine Region is responsible for training programmes in the fields of healthcare and social work, giving it an important role in matters of healthcare policy.
prioritising youth employmentSkills training is a fundamental tool for developing employment. The Region works in many areas to provide young people with a training offer that is adapted to both individual requirements and the needs of local businesses and territories.
technical high schools:exceptional modernisation effortsFrom a two-year CAP diploma (Cer-tif icat d'Aptitude Professionnelle - Vocational Training Certificate) to a three-year technical Baccalaure-ate or even the higher BTS diploma (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur - Ad-vanced Technician Certificate), Aqui-taine's technical high schools prepare their students for the working world, ensuring they are well-equipped with practical know-how and expertise. ➜ 61 technical and agricultural
high schools➜ Over 27,000 high-school students➜ Close to 80 specialised technical
Baccalaureate courses, including administration, construction, artistic professions, hospitality, and food-processing
The first Franco-German technical high school The Aquitaine Region, in partnership with the bordeaux education authority,
8,000 students are currently taking healthcare and social work courses; 800 students have received free training un-der the Region's scholarship programme.➜ 62 paramedical training institutions
(6,600 students)➜ 5 social work institutions
(1,800 students)➜ 1,375 nursing assistants and 50
childcare assistants have been fully trained for free, thanks to financial grants from the Region
offering attractive higher education opportunities on an international scaleThe attractiveness of Aquitaine's uni-versities is due to the range of courses available, the training opportunities aimed at ensuring success for all, and the structuring of research fields to match the social and economic realities of the local territories.
In particular, the Aquitaine Region fo-cuses on improving career knowledge for students, to professionalise the train-ing courses proposed and to modernise teaching methods that have been trans-formed by the digital revolution. To ensure student well-being, Aquitaine also contributes to the development of a quality student environment, with a strong focus on solidarity and civic-mindedness.
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Operation Campus: symbol of the excel-lence of Aquitaine's universities As part of the national Operation Cam-pus programme, the Region supports the government's efforts to create a campus of excellence at bordeaux's university sites in Aquitaine, an international show-case of France's expertise.
training and careerinformation and guidance Career guidance is an essential link be-tween education and employment, and is one of the Region's top priorities. The future regional public guidance ser-vice is currently being tested in Aquitaine.
Aquitaine Cap Métiers: a unique organisation for student guidanceEstablished in 2009, Aquitaine Cap
métiers, an association for training, guidance, and employment, is an intake interface for industry professionals and students alike.The association has two objectives: > Inform young people about the realities of their chosen careers and their development perspectives;> Provide support for professionals working in training and guidance, as well as for businesses. In 2014, Aquitaine Cap métiers will be moving into new premises in Pessac commune.
Coaching for youth from all walks of life The Region provides assistance for young people seeking employment and those who have left school with no qualifications.
The Lycée de la Mer in Gujan-Mestras (Gironde Department) offers both general and technical courses, as well as numerous vocational streams relating to jobs in the maritime sector.
For these challenging cases, the Region has set up a "second chance" pro-gramme, providing a mentoring service to enable young people to obtain a job qualification.
Aquitaine Cap Nouvelles Chances specifically targets young people under 26 with no qualification. Participants are selec-ted by missions Locales (local youth em-ployment offices) to receive specific career guidance support, in an effort to offer them another chance to start a new life.
Regional qualification subsidiesThis scheme is available to job-seekers of all ages, subject to certain conditions, who have been out of school for at least a year. The programme's goal is to help job-seekers to find permanent jobs quickly, by enabling them to obtain a qualification or specialisation.
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Since 2001, the Region has implemented a number of programmes to offer the same chances of success to everyone. The Regional Council's educational policy is also intended to give young people a better understanding of societal challenges, help develop critical thinking through the appropriation of mass media, open up to others through European and international solidarity, enrich education with culture and sports, and impart a spirit of initiative.
Helping young people to succeed
offering a unique experience: the “festival des lycéenset Apprentis”For fourteen years, this yearly, five-month-long festival for high-school students has been offering youth in Aquitaine opportunities to:➜ Initiate, design, and build creative projects with the help of professionals; ➜ Find out more about areas that may ultimately lead to a professional career; ➜ Meet, enjoy interchange, talk things out.
Creating equal opportunities The Regional Council's equal opportunities policy is intended to help overcome the obstacles faced by some young people and offer them freedom of choice with regards to their training.
Coup d’Pouce Pro Scolarité Mobilité The Coup d'Pouce programme comprises three grant packages for first year students in Aquitaine's high schools.
Sciences Po jeunes –Je le peux parce que je le veux (I can if I want to)This programme helps high-school students who live far from major cities or who are socially underprivileged to sit the Sciences Po bordeaux entrance exam. Awareness campaigns and free prep courses are organised in the region's high schools.
OrdiLibre: a laptop-lending scheme This is another equal opportunities scheme implemented by the Aquitaine Region to help breach the digital divide between young people and to maximise access to ICT technologies. The scheme loans lap-tops to high-school students who have no personal computer at home. Since digital technologies have become a major part of teaching programmes, giving students access to computers outside the classroom helps to improve their chances of successfully completing their training.
helping young people to discover Europe and the worldLearning a new language through immersion in a foreign country, gaining autonomy by living abroad, and taking an internship outside France: such expe-riences help young people to find jobs later on.Each year, the Region helps nearly 12,000 young people (high-school and university students, ap-prentices, young people in training programmes, and job-seekers) with their international projects.
Press centre run by high-school students.The Festival des Lycéens has been attended by over 45,000 high-school students and apprentices since its creation.
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supporting programmesthat bolster autonomyArtistic and cultural activities, and volunteer work play an essential role in the development of auton-omy, socialisation, and responsibility. The Regional Council believes that it is vital to reduce inequalities and to strengthen the means available to enable all young people to carry their projects through and thereby enjoy all the benefits of this investment in terms of their own personal development.
Youth Initiatives The Aquitaine Region provides support for projects proposed by 16- to 25-year-olds, organised by an association. Projects may be related to the environment, culture, arts, science, international solidarity, journalism, or sports.
Kiosque d’AquitaineThe goal of Kiosque d'Aquitaine is to increase regular media presence in schools by subsidising newspaper
Find out more about Aquitaine's youth initiatives: 16-25.aquitaine.fr
subscriptions. The programme offers access to 18 national, regional or local newspapers to high-school students in over 110 institutions.
HumaquitaineEach year, Humaquitaine enables 300 young people suffering social and work-related difficulties and with no qualification to spend 28 months abroad on a humanitarian programme.
Sac AdosAs part of its cross-cutting solidarity policy, "Temps Libres Solidaires en Aquitaine", and with the help of the Vacances Ouvertes association, the Region has created the Sac Ados Aquitaine programme.Sac Ados provides financial and educational support to Aquitaine youths aged 16 to 22 who lack the necessary financial and/or logistical support to organise their own holidays.
Percussion concert, Festival des Lycéens, Pau.
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4thhappiest region
in France (IRB 2013)
8thlargest airport
in France
1stspa regionin France
1stregion for the
European Ecolabel
5thmost popular tourist region
in France
€178 million of the overall regional
train budget
66% of the money spent by the Region is put towards sustainable
development projects
Over 3,000 km
of bike paths by 2015
21,400local projects backed by the European Union (2007-2013)
89%of residents
have access tobroadband internet
€306 million
investment by the Region
High-speed train In 2017, the trip from Paris
to Bordeaux will take 2 hours and 5 minutes
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In the Aquitaine Region, quality of life and the appeal of the
territory are of primary importance. This is why the Region continues its development efforts to promote a sense of belonging throughout the territory, solidarity between geo-
graphical areas and generations, respect for the environment, natural habitats and resources and ultimately enabling all resi-dents of Aquitaine to thrive and flourish. The Region's objectives are clear: develop regional trans-port, infrastructures, and digital technology, support local businesses, preserve biodiversity, adapt to climate change, provide access to culture, and promote dialogue on a European scale, alongside international solidarity. In 2014, the Region will adopt its new policy to assist territories experienc-ing difficulties.
For a sustainable AquitaineA COOPERATIVE, WELL-bALAnCEd, And dynAmIC TERRITORy
Regional train (TER)in Trémolat, Dordogne.More than 35,000 passengers ride Aquitaine's TER rail network every day.
ATLANTIC OCEAN
Garonne
Garonne
Giron
Grande Leyre
L’Eyre
Douze
MidouMidouze
Adour
Adour
Gave d’Oloron
La Nive
Gave de Pau
Baïse
Canal-de-Garonne
Dropt
Isle
Dronne
Isle
Isle
Auvéz
ère
Vézère
Dordogne Dordogne
Lot
LANDES
GIRONDE
LOT-ET-GARONNE
DORDOGNE
PYRÉNÉES -ATLANTIQUES
CANFRANC
IRUN
TARBES
RISCLE
BRIVE-LA-GAILLARDE
LIMOGES
ANGOULÊME
SAINTES
ROYAN
Great South-westernRailway Project
Great South-westernRailway Project
LGV Sud Europe Atlantiqueto come into service in 2017
2million
passengersper year
7,8million
passengersper year
7million
passengersper year
BORDEAUXAIRPORT BERGERAC-PÉRIGORD
DORDOGNEAIRPORT
PÉRIGUEUX-BASSILLACAIRPORT
BIARRIZ - ANGLET- BAYONNEAIRPORT
PAU - PYRÉNÉESAIRPORT
AGEN - LA GARENNEAIRPORT
TOULOUSE 2024
MAULEON
OLORON-STE-MARIE
AIRE / L’ADOUR
PUYOÔ
MORCENX
HENDAYE 2032
ST-JEAN-PIED-DE-PORT
BIGANOS-FACTURE
NÉRAC
VILLENEUVE-SUR-LOT
MARMANDE
LANGON
BERGERACSARLAT
COUTRAS
ST-MARIENS-ST-YZAN
LESPARRE
LE VERDON
DAX 2027
PAU
MONT-DE-MARSAN
BAYONNE
AGEN
PÉRIGUEUX
ARCACHON
LIBOURNE
BORDEAUX
LGV (high-speed line) - NEW LINEunder construction (to come into service in 2017)
NEW HIGH-SPEED LINES PROJECT
RAIL NETWORKREGIONAL TRAIN EXPRESS
REGIONAL ROAD ROUTESAQUITAINE REGION
EXISTING ROUTEBORDEAUX - HENDAYE
REgIonAl pAssEngER tRAnspoRt
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● Jobs building phase: 11,000 jobs, 250 permanent direct jobs, and many indirect jobs
● Developing Aquitaine's economic assets 11 million hours saved each year for 17 million passengers › Stimulation of local economies, jobs, and competitiveness › Increased attraction for tourists
● Environment › Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
● freight transport Reduction in motorway traffic (by 2035, 3,000 fewer vehicles per day between bordeaux and Spain)
● Mobility of teaching and research activities
soCIAl AnD EConoMIC IMpACts of thE lgv hIgh-spEED RAIlWAy pRoJECts In AquItAInE
To ensure quality of life, dynamic development, and equality between territories, Aquitaine must have a modern, efficient transport network and a strong regional policy that supports local development and balance between territories.
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● Regional coach servicesThe primary purpose of the regional bus transport network is to complement and l ink with ra i l networks and TER Aquitaine. The coach network comprises seven lines, serving 130 stops throughout the Aquitaine territory.
Special pricing policyThe Regional Council has created an attractive regional pricing policy to develop access to regional public transport. Prices are specific to the Aquitaine Region and complementary to SnCF rates.> To see prices, visit aquitaine.fr (Transport section).
Facilitating travelThe Region aims to facilitate travel by coordinating transfers between public transport networks (departmental coaches, urban networks, etc.), following the example of the modalis multi-modal transit system. The Region is also involved in projects to build multi-modal transport hubs, information and service offices.
high-speed train (lgv)The LGV high-speed train between Tours and Bordeaux will be commissioned in 2017. Aquitaine residents will be able to reach Paris in 2 hours and 5 minutes. The Region has invested €306 million in this major project.To extend the LGV, the south-western rail project concerns two future lines (Bordeaux to Spain and Bordeaux to Toulouse), linked by a joint section.
Better planningfor better living in Aquitaine
Aquitaine residents on the moveThe Regional Council is investing heav-ily in infrastructure and service quality (comfort, accessibility, ticket discounts, etc.). Although not required to do so, it has even helped to restore railway tracks. In Aquitaine's Climate Plan, trans-port is listed as the main field in which the impact of human activities on the environment can be reduced. The re-gional transport and infrastructure pol-icy as a whole aims to increase the share of goods and passengers that travel by rail and by sea (through the port of Bay-onne), the two least polluting means of transport.
tER AquitaineThe plan for developing the Aquitaine regional express train (TER) network aims to provide the people of Aquitaine with a transport offer that meets their daily travel needs.Beginning in 2014, the Region will in-vest €400 million in 22 new Régiolis and 24 Regio 2N trains to replace obsolete equipment.The Region is also investing heavily into modernising trains, train stations, and stops.➜ 330 trains per day➜ 157 TER Aquitaine stations and stops➜ Over 35,000 daily passengers (a 68%
increase over the last ten years)➜ 11 TER line passenger committees
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The Regional Council took over the port of Bayonne in 2006. Ownership of the port is part of the Council's strategy to modernise Aquitaine's communications infrastructure, develop multi-modal transport hubs, and shift road traffic to sea and rail links.
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This project will mean that most cities in the south-west will be less than an hour apart. In 2024, travelling from Bordeaux to Toulouse will take half as long as it takes today. It will take less than an hour to travel from Bordeaux to Bayonne and less than thirty minutes from Agen to Mont-de-Marsan.
building an international line : bordeaux to saragossaSince 1998, the Regional Coun-cil has been working to renovate the cross-border railway from Pau to Canfranc, which closed in 1970. The Oloron-Bedous section has already been re-opened, and the ultimate goal is to restore the cross-border Bordeaux-Saragossa line completely.
opening the way to the AtlanticSince 2004, the Regional Council has been providing support for an ambitious 1,000km rolling highway project towards the Atlantic. The current road network is saturated with HGV vehicles. Starting in 2015, the rolling highway will allow 7% of traffic, representing 480 HGV vehicles per day, to switch from road to rail transport between the north and the south of France.
providing access to fundamental rights The Aquitaine Region is a strong believ-er in equal access to services and funda-mental rights.It occasionally steps in to make up for equipment shortfalls, take over local ini-tiatives, and assist with relocations and innovative programmes.
healthcare The Regional Council wants to put its citizens at the heart of its healthcare programme. The Region is commit-ted to reducing healthcare inequalities throughout its territory by innovating, creating new, more individual-based or-ganisations, and promoting the sharing of expertise via telemedicine.
Multidisciplinary health centres In response to concerns expressed by healthcare professionals and residents of communities regarding the lack of medical care in rural areas and the needs of an ageing population, the
Region is co-financing projects to build multidisciplinary health centres. 60 health centres are already in operation in Aquitaine, and another 30 projects are in the pipeline.
solidarityRegional Councils are not responsible for solidarity initiatives in France, but the Aquitaine Region has chosen to bol-ster its solidarity actions in the face of on-going difficulties related to the social and economic climate. Current actions include initiatives to promote gender equality and to fight against discrimination.
Developingan equitable territory Aquitaine's contractual policy was thor-oughly revised in 2000 to reorganise the region into so-called "pays" (groupings of local authorities) and urban commu-nities and to coach them with their de-velopment projects. In 2013, Aquitaine was divided into over twenty of such groups and a dozen urban communities, including the city of Greater Bordeaux.
Aquitaine's commitment to increasing local employment (CADET)The CAdET programme aims to help territories undergoing economic change to define a proactive plan to assist economic development, employment and training, and to improve the coordination of funding and resources for local organisations and authorities. CAdET programmes are being tested in five territories undergoing economic change, including Oloron-Haut béarn (béarn), bergeracois (dordogne department), Fumélois-Villeneuvois (Lot-et-Garonne department), and Hagetmau (Landes department).
Territorial development and cohesion planIn order to ensure cohesion and equality among its territories, from 2014 to 2020 the Aquitaine Region will focus on its less privileged territories. Specific programmes will be created as part of the future territorial development and cohesion plans. The territorial policy is based on two main strategic areas—economic development and territorial cohesion, and two transversal priorities—youth and engineering.
urban policyBy renovating social housing, supporting Missions Locales, revitalising suburbs, modernising sports facilities, and sup-porting programmes that encourage social bonding, the Region's proactive strategies for urban planning and hous-ing are part of an overall policy to sup-port local development and territorial equality initiatives.
Environment and purchasing power: a win-win situation In conjunction with Aquitaine housing associations and thanks to European funding, the Region has participated in thermal renovation work on 5,400 social housing units over the past five years, leading to significant savings in heating costs for as many families.
Rising to the digital challenge The transition into the digital age is not just a major economic challenge, it is also one of the territory's levers of de-velopment. The Aquitaine Region sees digital technology as a tool for industri-alisation and social and environmental innovation: new opportunities for small and medium-sized rural towns, chang-es in commuter traffic as more people work from home, modernised teaching methods offering easier access to both knowledge and healthcare.➜ 3G wireless internet available to 99%
of the territory➜ 89% of the population has access to
broadband internet➜ France's leading region in terms of
digital cinema initiatives and support for shared working areas (third party premises)
Unprecedented push for ultra high- speed broadbandThe Aquitaine Region is launching a major public digital infrastructure initiative. The Region has united five departments, mostly organised into inter-community cooperative structures, to achieve its goal to have almost all of Aquitaine's territory covered by 2025.
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The Region is committed to protecting its biodiversity, creating programmes to keep skills within the territory, and supporting the development of green industries. Faced with the consequences of climate change in Aquitaine, the Region has undertaken a unique anticipatory initiative in order to optimise its future actions.
Enhancingand preserving the territory's natural assets
supporting and developing the territory's activities
quality, sustainable agriculture: the Aquitaine modelAquitaine's agricultural model is based on small and medium-sized farms, the transformation of grain and corn, and di-versification of products known for their quality (fruit, vegetables, fattened ducks and geese, etc.). The Aquitaine Region supports sustain-able agriculture, i.e. an economically viable, socially equitable method of farming that is safe for both humans and the environment.This agricultural model, which creates employment and remains ecologically friendly, enables fair occupation and en-hancement of the natural environment. It also seems more resistant to the effects of globalisation.The Region has set up various pro-grammes to support the development of quality, organic farming throughout Aquitaine.➜ 1st region in France for the
production of goods known for their quality and origin
➜ 5th region in France, with 2,161 organic farms
The AREA programme (Environmentally Friendly Agriculture in Aquitaine)Another of the Region's initiatives, the exemplary AREA programme, has been approved by the French government as an official approach for
the environmental certification of farms. The objective is to help farmers to limit the impact of their activities on the surrounding environment. To date, 491 farms in Aquitaine have been AREA certified.
Short distribution channels and local produceThe Aquitaine Regional Council has adopted a regional plan to promote short and proximity distribution channels and local produce. The plan supports the dual goals of sustainable development and territorial cohesion. Short and proximity distribution channels enable the diversification of sales opportunities and meet growing demands from consumers for locally grown, seasonal produce.
The creation of energy-saving greenhousesIn recent years, there has been a growing trend for farmers to grow their fruit and vegetables in greenhouses (heated or chilled) in order to extend the productive season and to enable a significant reduction of inputs thanks to integrated production techniques.This opens up many opportunities for the Aquitaine Region, including the greenhouse production of strawberries and tomatoes using renewable energy.
Energy production and diversification of agricultural activitiesThe diversification of farming activities to include the production of biomass for energy and ensure a circular economy (solar power, anaerobic digestion, etc.) represents a genuine opportunity for
Aquitaine's farmers. Such activities generate employment and promote sustainable agriculture. Consequently, initiatives in this area receive technical and financial backing from the Region.
preserving resources over the long term
Europe's largest cultivated forest With 1.8 million hectares (44% of the region's territory), Aquitaine is France's foremost forested region and has the largest cultivated forest in Europe. As a carbon sink, a biodiversity reserve, a water regulator, and a source of em-ployment, the forest and its related processing industry play a paramount environmental and economic role in Aquitaine, deserving the Region's sup-port.
Having suffered two major storms in less than ten years, the clear priority for the years to come is the restoration of Aqui-taine's maritime pine tree forests. Indus-try players must also be encouraged to create more added value in order to get the most out of this ecological material and its many current and emerging uses (green construction, green chemistry, etc.).
Anticipating climate changeThe Défi Aquitaine Climat initiative, which has spawned 69 actions and over 300 measures, takes the Region's envi-ronmental commitment even further.
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A group of climate change experts in AquitaineThe Regional Council has launched an initiative to bring together several researchers, led by Hervé Le Treut, climatologist and member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, to study the impacts of climate change in Aquitaine in 2030-2050 and how people and the environment will adapt. The study, the first of its kind to focus on a single region, provides essential insight to guide regional policy decisions and action plans.
the energy transitionThe urgency imposed by climate change and the growing scarcity of traditional energy sources demand the immediate development of a sustainable, renewable energy model, based on sobriety and ef-ficiency.The Region is committed to energy ef-ficiency initiatives and the development of renewable energies: biomass, solar energy, biothermics, wind energy, and ocean energy.
Objective 2020:➜ Energy efficiency:
30% increase compared to 2010➜ Proportion of consumption provided
by renewable energy: 30% increase compared to 2010
➜ Greenhouse gas emissions: 30% reduction compared to 1990
Aquitaine Eco-chèque LogementThe regional Eco-chèque Logement programme provides financial assistance for renovation work to improve the energy efficiency of single-family homes. The programme has three objectives: reduce energy consumption, improve training for construction professionals, and help low-income households to improve their living environments.
biodiversity and the environmentAquitaine is the third largest region in France, and features diverse natural habitats. The Regional Council is taking many steps to preserve its biodiversity and create a sustainable lifestyle, includ-ing water management, flood preven-tion, coastline protection, preservation and enhancement of biodiversity and
environmental awareness. The Region considers these issues in all of its secto-rial policies.➜ Two regional natural parks (PNR):
the Landes de Gascogne PNR and the Périgord Limousin PNR
➜ A project is underway to create a Médoc PNR.
Réseau Aquitaine NatureThe Réseau Aquitaine nature comprises around thirty environmental stakeholders (territorial authorities, environmental and user associations, and natural parks), all supported by the Region.The network's objective is to encourage the organisations and managers of Aquitaine's natural sites to share their knowledge, experience, techniques, and communication tools to optimise the management of these natural habitats and to encourage the public to visit them.
Pombie refuge, Pic du Midi d’Ossau. Providing almost 48,000 jobs, tourism is major
contributor to the regional economy.
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The Region's cultural policy reaches into all areas of Aquitaine. It supports all manner of creations, backs cultural projects in the territories, builds the regional branches of cultural industries, promotes regional languages, enhances heritage sites, and invests in artistic and cultural education for our youth.
the Aquitaine Region: a leader in the cultural economy Aquitaine became a pioneer region in 2003 when it developed a joint govern-ment/region programme to support the publishing industry and provide assis-tance to bookshops and independent publishers. In 2014, the Region will sign a progress contract for the publishing economy to guarantee literary diversity. Aquitaine was the first region in France to create a support fund for cinema and audio-visual arts and a production sup-port programme. Aquitaine is ranked fifth among regions in this domain.➜ Through a regional plan to digitise in-
dependent cinemas, 100% of cinema halls in Aquitaine have been digitised, representing a total of 83 regular cinemas and 6 travelling cinemas.
With its support programme for inde-pendent record labels, every year Aqui-taine supports record producers and helps them to adapt to the changes in the music industry via its contemporary music policy.
bringing culture and heritage to the massesThe Region supports 170 festivals, 60 troupes, and 50 exhibition spaces throughout its territory, thus helping to bring culture to as many people as pos-
sible, especially young people, through artistic and cultural education efforts. Aquitaine identifies, restores, and show-cases its regional heritage sites to strengthen the ties between the local population and its rich heritage, com-prising some 2,775 historical sites.
promoting regional languagesIn 2014, the Region created the OPLB and the OPLO (public offices for the Basque and Occitane languages), demonstrating its commitment to the transmission, socialisation, and promotion of the Basque and Occitane languages.
MÉCAIn 2017, the MECA (creative economy and culture centre) will house FRAC Aquitaine (the region's contempory art fund) and two regional cultural agencies: the Office Artistique de la Région Aquit-aine (OARA) and Écrit Cinéma Livre Au-diovisuel (ECLA). By bringing together under one umbrella organisations dedi-cated to artistic creation and the crea-tive economy, the region's cultural ac-tions will gain visibility and strength thanks to the synergy generated by in-terdisciplinary projects.
Major innovative programmes for the people of Aquitaine Located at the foot of the Lascaux hill, the 8,000 m2 Centre International d’Art Pariétal–Montignac-Lascaux offers a full-size reproduction of the famous Lascaux cave, performance areas featuring aug-mented reality technology and a spec-tacular, immersive 3D visit. This show-case of heritage innovation in Aquitaine is due to open in 2016.
● BnsA Cultures Connectées is an innovative programme to promote Aquitaine's culture and heritage. Via a unique regional portal (bnsa.patrimoines.aquitaine.fr), web users have access to certified digital resources.
Facilitatingaccess to culture and information for all
In 2017, the MECA (creative economy and culture centre) will
house FRAC Aquitaine (the region's contempory art fund) and two regional cultural agencies: the
Office Artistique de la Région Aquitaine (OARA) and Écrit
Cinéma Livre Audiovisuel (ECLA).
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Aquitaine is particularly conscious of what is at stake in Europe and has adopted a vision of smart, sustainable, inclusive growth. The Regional Council has been managing European structural funds* since 2014. Along with this new responsibility comes the chance of working with Europe to provide Aquitaine's territories with innovative and well-balanced development opportunities, generating employment, innovation, and solidarity.
Working with Europe, opening up to the world: a responsibility,an opportunity for Aquitaine
By choosing to make the most of the op-portunities offered by the European Un-ion, Aquitaine has opted for a responsible development mode to secure its future. It is also contributing to European construc-tion by acting as an example of a dynamic region able of preparing for the future.
the Region: Aquitaine's link to EuropeFrom 2014, the Region will be responsi-ble for allocating European funds to lo-cal projects with the best potential in terms of job creation and social cohesion. This responsibility involves thousands of actions and a budget of more than €100 million per year in multiple domains. ➜ Healthcare research, forestry/wood,
viticulture, innovation in small and medium-sized businesses, sustain-able development (e.g., wood-fired boilers, improvements to energy ef-ficiency in social housing), training to improve employment prospects, access to broadband internet, gender equality, etc.
Creation of the “Aquitaine-Euskadi” EuroregionAt the crossroads between the North and the Iberian peninsula, Aquitaine is a European territory by nature. Since 2011, the Aquitaine-Euskadi Euroregion, has been working to develop and strengthen
cooperation on either side of the border through major transport projects and sustainable growth programmes. The future LGV train will make travel to Spain three to four times faster, thus acceler-ating development in both regions and helping the identity of the Euroregion to flourish.
European and international cooperation Aquitaine is enhancing its practices by conducting joint programmes with 14 regions in Europe and around the world, including the state of Hesse in Germany and regions in Vietnam, China, Mada-gascar and Quebec. These cooperative efforts help advance the fight against climate change, research, programmes that target youth and employment, rural development, education and healthcare in developing countries, and many other pressing issues.
Encouraging the people of Aquitane to get involvedThe Region encourages the local popu-lation to get involved in advancing the European concept and understanding development issues. In order to promote the idea of a local Europe, Aquitaine or-ganises the Joli Mois de l'Europe events each May. To discuss and learn about development issues, Aquitaine inhabit-ants are invited to participate in debates
on the themes of international coop-eration and solidarity. Apprentices and high-school students are encouraged to take part in the Étoiles Solidaires com-petition to help overcome prejudice to-wards developing countries. Every Aqui-taine citizen can choose to be a citizen of Europe and the world!
Aquitaine-Europe officeLocated in brussels, at the heart of the European institutions, the Aquitaine-Europe office maintains the ties between Aquitaine and Europe. It advocates for Aquitaine's interests, informs the public about European policies, and provides assistance to social and economic organisations — such as by helping them compile European application files. It shares its premises with Aquitaine's European partner regions including Hesse, the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, and Greater Poland.
Call for local development initiativesAimed at initiatives in developing or emerging countries, this annual call for projects helps associations and economic and institutional organisations to implement constructive, sustainable projects in the fields of vocational training, economic development, the environment, and healthcare.
* ERDF: European Regional Development Fund — EAFRD: European Agricultural Fund for Rural De-velopment — ESF: European Social Fund — EMFF: European Maritime and Fisheries Fund
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The regional assembly confers execu-tive powers to the chairman. The chair-man calls and presides over the Re-gional Council sessions. He prepares
and implements the decisions of the ple-nary assembly and the standing committee. He delegates some of his duties to vice-chairmen and deputy councillors, who are each assigned to a specific field.The regional assembly discusses the major regional strategies and votes on the budget each year.
The region's councils and committees
The standing committee comprises 36 members elected by the plenary assembly according to pro-portional representation. Its missions, as granted by the plenary assembly, include deciding how to ac-tually implement strategies and programmes.
Inter-assembly groups: a unique consultative group Inter-assembly groups are composed of equal numbers of regional councillors and CESER mem-bers who offer their opinion on the decision pro-jects submitted to the standing committee. The Aquitaine Region is the first and only region in France to have implemented such consultative spaces.
Councils and committees in constant communication with their constituencyThe Regional Council follows through on matters that affect the daily lives of all the citizens of Aqui-taine, whether they are high-school or university students, young workers, business-owners, interns, educational institutions, job seekers, families, or re-gional trains' passengers, etc.
In view of the vast scope of its responsibilities (high schools, vocational training, economic development, transport, environment, etc.) and ever-tighter budgets, the Regional Council must set priorities for its policies.
In Aquitaine, regional policy is guided by a three-fold requirement: develop employment and train-ing, ensure equal opportunities, and improve the appeal of its territories.
The Aquitaine Region is composed of a Regional Council, which is a deliberative assembly of 85 elected members, the Regional Economic, Social and Environment Council (CESER), and a consultative assembly comprised of individuals from civil society.
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FORCES AQUITAINE(AQUITAINE FORCES)10
AQUITAINE ÉCOLOGIE -FRONT DE GAUCHE(Aquitaine Green Party - Left Front)
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UNAFFILIATED2
UMP(Popular Union Movement),
Nouveau Centre(New Centre),
CPNT(Hunting, Fishing,Nature, Traditions Party)
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EUROPEÉCOLOGIE -LES VERTS(the Green Party)
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85 ELECTED MEMBERSPS(Socialist Party),
PRG(Radical Party of the Left)
& RELATEDGROUPS
Composition of the regional assembly
The Regional Council is a relatively new institution whose actions are tied with the daily lives of all Aquitaine residents.
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