CODE : PICARDIEDEPARTMENTS : Aisne (02), Oise (60), Somme (80)

Picardie

Green Chemistry and Industry.

POPULATION1 961 039
MAIN CITYAmiens
GDP / CAPITA26 619

/// 01. IDENTITY & HISTORY

Identity

Land of memory and cathedrals, Picardy is a powerful agricultural region at the heart of French history. Its identity is that of resilience, attachment to the land and an unknown but real industrial capacity (Oise).

The R3 project gives back to Picardy its pride and its autonomy of decision in the face of Parisian attraction.

Sources & References

Regional data is provided byl'INSEE (Hauts-de-France).

The regional economy is analyzed inthe Regional and Urban Economy Review.

Les archives attestent de les fondements administratifs et historiques de la Province de Picardie.

/// 03. ECONOMIC FABRIC

The Economic Strategy

Picardy is becoming a key player in theplant chemistryand aeronautics.

Untapped Potential:

Bio-raffinerie: Transform agricultural resources (beet, wheat) into innovative industrial products.

Aeronautics: Support the Méaulte industrial center (Stelia) for aerostructures.

Logistique : Valoriser la position de carrefour au nord de Paris.

Sources & References

Agriculture is documented byAgreste (INRAE).

Le CESER analyse les dynamiques via le CESER Hauts-de-France.

European rural development illustratesEuropean support for the agro-industrial modernization of the Picardy plains.

L'ADEME documente energy sovereignty through the development of wind power and industrial sobriety.

Les travaux parlementaires sont accessibles via the senate.