Polishing Belgium's Innovation Jewel (journal article)
by Fientje Moerman
from Issues in Science & Technology , Vol. 24 No. 1, Fall 2007 pp. 45 - 50
"The article presents information on the Flanders region, situated in the northern part of Belgium. The region is a natural meeting point for knowledge and talent, attracted by its highly skilled population, splendid cultural heritage, outstanding quality of life, excellent research, and easy accessibility. Its capital city Brussels doubles as the capital of Belgium and the headquarters of the European Union. Its open economy is dominated by the service sector and by small and medium-sized enterprises. The primary activities in the services sector are education, business services, and health care."