Reports
In our reports we respond to specific, concrete questions based on thorough research. All our research concludes with recommendations to government, enterprises, civil society and individuals.
Gifted children, unused potential
At the moment, the attention paid to the wasted talents that are the exceptionally gifted children who got through the stitches of the net increases slightly. However, it is still very likely that a large number of them will drop out somehow during the school year 2008-2009.
Renewable energies in Flandres. What will be the extra cost per family in 2020 ?
Green energy has a cost and it is eventually supported by consumers. The expected expansion of green energy for 2020 could lead to a yearly additional cost between 106€ and 159€ for a family in Flanders.
Can a working couple still afford a new house?
With a relatively low interest rate, a new house building project of 220 000€ can be afforded by 20,6% of the households in our country as long as they manage to come up with 50 000€ own funding.
Female scientists, IT specialists and engineers, why so few?
The number of female IT specialists, scientists and engineers remains low. The Itinera Institute offers a platform to Carl Van Keirsbilck, who studied the causes, and formulates clear recommendations towards government and education.
Skipping a year at school: beyond the myths
Our education system needs to focus on gaining skills, not on every pupil achieving a certain level of skills. Minimal standards do make sense, but we need to be aware that a certain group has already got the required level in the beginning of the school year.
