New Strategies for Understanding Living Conditions and Promoting Regional Development in Germany

Monday, August 5th  |  9:00-10:30 am

Walton Center for Planetary Health, Auditorium

Speakers: Dr. Raphael L'Hoest and Dr. Bastian Alm,
German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action

Are you interested in regional development, data methods, and social equality?  Join us for an insightful event featuring esteemed guest speakers from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, who will delve into innovative strategies for understanding living conditions and promoting regional development in ways that strengthen equality in areas of great diversity.

Dr. Raphael L'Hoest and Dr. Bastian Alm will present their latest project, which has been their Federal Government's first ever attempt to describe the state and development of local living conditions not only based on available indicators but also by incorporating the results of a survey conducted specifically among citizens in all 400 districts in Germany. This approach allows for the integration of objectively measurable developments with the subjective perceptions and assessments of the citizens, thereby creating a new evidence-based foundation for the Federal Government's policy on equal living conditions. In addition, the regional allocation of funds and the effects of particularly important regional policy measures were comprehensively reviewed. The talk will focus on the results of this new analyses and a discussion of policy measures to further strengthen equal living conditions in Germany.  There will be ample time for questions as well as a conversation about how this may apply to more local projects. 

This event is brought to you by ASU’s Decision Theater, a leader in integrating complex systems and innovative data analytics to address societal challenges. Our new speaker series aims to connect the research community with cutting-edge developments and collaborative insights from around the world. By fostering dialogue and sharing diverse perspectives, we strive to inspire and empower participants to drive meaningful change in their fields.