(November 30, 2016) “Overcoming the stereotypes of the south that unfortunately also remain with those who left the country in search of opportunities is our objective – to teach Apulians in Benelux (the region in Europe comprising the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg) about the changes Apulia has gone through in recent years, with investments in the field of applied research, innovation, industrial evolution in sectors that were primarily occupied by volunteers”. The Councillor for Economic Development of Apulia, Loredana Capone have thus presented in a room filled with managers, specialists and professionals of the European Commission, biotechnology companies and the President of H-Bio District in Brussels; illustrating the challenges in this sector which represents the primary voice in Apulia export with €1 billion in exports in 2015. The encounter with the Apulian community is held in the Residence of the Italian Ambassador to Belgium in the presence of more than 100 Apulian residents of Brussels. It will consist of one hour and a half of information of Apulia today from the economy to tourism, from the environment to the crucial role the Region assigns to Apulia communities abroad. (Red)
