Policy & Governance

You write the rules of the game. The question is which economy those rules build today.

Why this cluster is decisive

The rules of the game decide who wins

Policy is not neutral. Every regulation, every fiscal framework, every subsidy logic rewards certain behaviour and discourages other. The question is not whether policy shapes the economy — but which economy it shapes today.

Local governments as a space to experiment

Municipalities and cities are the most direct space to test a regenerative economy. Close to the citizen, small enough to move, large enough to matter. Local policy makers are the pioneers of systemic change.

Central banks: the most structural leverage point

Monetary policy determines the fundamental logic of money creation — which activities get financed, which risks get absorbed, which futures get subsidised. Whoever changes something here, changes the foundation.

In Development

Innovation projects for policy makers

Sailor

Sailor

Activation

A scalable, self-service instrument that policy makers can integrate into employment services, youth programmes and reskilling initiatives. Sailor matches citizens with intrinsically motivating work instead of the nearest vacancy — an upgrade from skills-matching to meaning-matching. Works across borders and languages.

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Cockpit

Cockpit

Policy simulation

An agent based modelling engine that lets you quantitatively model policy scenarios and monetary interventions — from local currency initiatives and fiscal incentives to broader economic transitions. Back up your proposals with simulations that reach beyond conventional macro models.

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Articles & insights

Relevant articles for policy makers

In-depth articles on monetary policy, regulation and the role of governments in the transition to a regenerative economy.

Not sure where to start?

Start at the beginning

Policy that wants to advance a regenerative economy requires a thorough understanding of why the current system does what it does. Phases 1 to 4 give you that foundation — regardless of your scale or mandate.

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