The Public Service of Wallonia (SPW) has published its 2024 activity report. This comprehensive document highlights the concrete actions taken to serve citizens and the Walloon region in areas such as the economy, employment, mobility, and the environment.
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As every year, the SPW publishes its activity report. The 2024 edition is now available and provides a detailed overview of the work carried out by SPW teams over the past year.
Mobility, infrastructure, economy, employment, research, finance, housing, heritage, social action, agriculture, and environment: this report reflects the daily commitment of the services to improve the lives of Walloon citizens by offering concrete and sustainable solutions to today’s challenges.
Focus on SPW Economy Employment Research
The year 2024 marked a period of transformation for SPW Economy Employment Research. Key developments include:
- Structural reforms and service modernisation,
- A strategic reflection resulting in the 2024–2029 Memorandum, a roadmap for modernised governance,
- Strengthened European presence thanks to Belgium’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Key projects and actions
- 3 European events organised, 13 co-organised, and 8 endorsed: over 5,000 participants from 59 nationalities welcomed in Wallonia.
- Revision of the Clusters Decree to strengthen support for business networks with a four-year approach.
- Deployment of GREEN and business support schemes, assisting 1,500 companies with €115 million.
- Launch of the new Economy website and a LinkedIn page to simplify access to information.
- Support for the social economy, with the adoption of the Liège Roadmap by 19 EU Member States.
- Digitalisation: development of the 2024–2029 digital roadmaps.
- Fraud prevention: 1,700 inspections in 2024, 460 cases analysed, €557,532 in fines issued.
- ERDF 2021–2027: €230 million mobilised through financial instruments.
- Circular economy: 30 events, 2,000 participants, and two interactive tools launched to visualise the Circular Wallonia and S3 ecosystems.
Key figures
- €83 million for economic activity parks.
- 2,531 business cheque applications, €15 million disbursed.
- 82 innovation cheques, 54 beneficiaries.
- €2,785,300 paid to 467 applicants through compensatory allowances.
This report is also an opportunity to commend the work of SPW staff, who serve the public interest with dedication and professionalism.