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Park 20|20 is a cradle-to-cradle business park in Haarlemmermeer.
5.2 Implementation of the Regional Board Programme
In the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area, local governments initiatives
regarding circular economy have clearly gained traction
since 2016. A strong movement of people and organisations is
now transforming the current economy into a more circular one.
When I started the regional circular economy programme of the
Amsterdam Economic Board in 2015, this movement was not as
visible as it is today. The circular initiatives were still scattered, and
municipalities mainly focused on what they could do themselves.
This motivated me to draft a regional programme that would
bundle the variety of initiatives and strengthen the movement
of people engaged in the circular economy. I was, and remain,
convinced that such a programme can benefit the economy, create
new jobs, promote innovation and improve the environment in the
region. This programme is exemplary for how different partners
can cooperate in the regional circular transition and jointly adopt
network governance. The role of the Amsterdam Economic Board