Krzysztof Krzysztof BuczkowskiBuczkowski, Ph.D., Ph.D.Deputy Mayor of Plock (Poland)Deputy Mayor of Plock (Poland)

Ireneusz KamiIreneusz Kamińński ski CEO, CIFAL PlockCEO, CIFAL Plock

Innovative Solutions for Development Innovative Solutions for Development of Cities: a case study of of Cities: a case study of PlockPlock, Poland, Poland

PlockPlock: what kind of city we are: what kind of city we are

- 130.000 population- Over 1000 years of history- Ancient seat of Polish kings and princes of Mazovia

PlockPlock: what kind of city we are: what kind of city we are

- Central location in Poland and Europe - Picturesquely situated on high bank on Vistula river

PlockPlock: what kind of city we are: what kind of city we are

- Main centre of Polish and one of major centres of European oil industry (PKN Orlen, PERN)- Other important companies: Basell Orlen (plastics), CNH (agricultural machinery), Levi Strauss (clothing), Centromost (shipyard)

PlockPlock: what kind of city we are: what kind of city we are

- 4 higher education institutions with ca 13.000 students- The oldest high school in Poland (St. Malachowski High School) – over 800 years of history- Active civil society – over 300 NGO’s- One of the richest Polish medium-sized cities

Challenges Challenges

After 1960: Rapid growth after 1960 due to location of main Polish oil processing (refinery and petrochemical) plant: - negative environmental impact (air and water pollution), - inadequate infrastructure

Challenges Challenges

A following rapid growth of population(from 35,000 in 1960 to 130,000 in 2000) –inflow of new inhabitants:

- not integrated society, - low level of identification with the City

Challenges Challenges

Shading’ effect of Warsaw: competition of Warsaw-based educational, labor and services’ markets) result in:

- brain-drain, - underdevelopment of some services including higher

education

Challenges Challenges

High unemployment level resulting from economic restructuring (collapse of ineffective companies, necessity to increase the remaining companies’ effectiveness (=decreased employment) and the baby boom of 1980’s

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Goal: to spur the City's development by limiting or eliminating its weaknesses and capitalizing on its strengths

Strategic objectives: � Development of infrastructure and enterprise sector � Digital Plock – implementation of ICT solutions for social and economic development� Putting the City into global context � Development of the City's 'Human Capital' � Enhancement of the Civil Society and promotion of social participation

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Development of infrastructure and enterprise sector

Objectives:To create favourable conditions for economic developmentTo improve Citizens' quality of lifeTo limit negative social effects resulting from lack of employment

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Development of infrastructure and enterprise sector

Initiatives:Enhancement of road network (including bridges)

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Initiatives:Establishment of Plock Industry and Technology Park

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Development of infrastructure and enterprise sector

Initiatives:Development of social infrastructure: Open-air Theatre, Sports & Events Arena, Vistula riverbank, other

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Digital Plock – implementation of ICT solutions for social and economic development�Information Security System (2006);�Development of local ICT infrastructure �(WiMax, MAN, LAN);�Broadband network in wireless technology –�WIMAX (2007)�Making different IT systems compatible to achieve synergy effect�Document Circulation and Storage System (2010-2012)�Internet: permanent development of the City portal:www.plock.eu

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Putting the City into global context

Objectives:� To gain access to external expertise� To provide opportunities for Plock businesses � To open (all-level) authorities' and citizens minds for development (access to diversity=inspiration)

Initiatives:� Development of the 'Sister Cities' network� Partnership with UNDP� Partnership with UNITAR – membership in a prestigious UNITAR's CIFAL Network

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Putting the City into global context�Initiatives:Development of the 'Sister Cities' network:� Loznica (Serbia)� Darmstadt (Germany)� Fort Wayne (USA)� Thurrock (UK)� Auxerre (France)� Forli (Italy)� Huai'an (China)� Mazeikiai (Lithuania)� Novopolotsk (Belarus)� Baltsi (Moldova)� Mytyshtchi (Russia)

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Putting the City into global contextInitiatives:Membership in CIFAL Network

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Development of the City's 'Human Capital'

Objectives:� To create conditions for long-term, sustainable development of the City� To increase Plock's competitiveness at national and European level� To improve Plock Citizens' quality of life

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Development of the City's 'Human Capital'Initiatives:� Support to existing primary, secondary and higher education institutions;� Creation of new secondary, higher and vocational education entities:

- Centrum Edukacji (joint undertaking – with PKN Orlen)- The State Vocational College of Plock

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Enhancement of the civil society and promotion of social participation

Objectives:To assure sustainability of development processTo exploit hidden intellectual resources of the CityTo improve the quality of citizens' life

Initiatives:Municipal Support Centre for NGOsPublic Benefit Council

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Enhancement of the civil society and promotion of social participation

Initiatives:'Forum for Plock'/Strategy for Sustainable Development of the City of Plock (Social Participation)

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Enhancement of the civil society and promotion of social participation

Initiatives:'Grant Fund for Plock' (Public-Private-Social Partnership)

Thank you for Your attention !Thank you for Your attention !

Krzysztof Krzysztof BuczkowskiBuczkowskikrzysztof.buczkowski@plock.eukrzysztof.buczkowski@plock.eu

Ireneusz KamiIreneusz Kamińńskiskiireneusz.kaminski@plock.euireneusz.kaminski@plock.eu