Itinera Institute
The Itinera Institute is a Brussels-based independent think-tank that undertakes research that “identifies and promotes roads for policy reform towards sustained economic growth and social protection, for Belgium and its regions.” It was founded in 2006 by Professor Marc De Vos.
Scholars
As of mid-2009, Itinera Institute resident scholars include Marc De Vos (Director), Ivan Van de Cloot, Johan Albrecht, Jean Hindriks and François Daue. Many other experts and specialists collaborate regularly on Itinera’s reports and publications.
Themes & Publications
Itinera has nine main research programs including:
- Ageing and Pensions
- Economy
- Education & Innovation
- Employment
- Energy & Environment
- Government & Taxation
- Healthcare
- Migration & Integration
- Poverty & Inequality
Some important reports have been published on those fields such as “The future of healthcare: Diagnostic and remedies”, “From job security to employment security on the Belgian labour market” and “Beyond Copernicus: From confusion to consensus?”
Next to the reports, Itinera regularly published short papers on Belgian economic and social challenges.
Membership
Itinera is a fully independent institute and therefore not financed by political parties, lobby groups or government bodies. Its only revenue sources come from private donators.