Fight marginalization in Vienna
Created by EcoBusiness Vienna
Vienna, a city of opportunity for all! Help us achieve SDG# 10 through market-driven approaches to social integration.
Created by EcoBusiness Vienna
Vienna, a city of opportunity for all! Help us achieve SDG# 10 through market-driven approaches to social integration.
In January 2015, Austria had 8.6 million inhabitants. In 2050, the projected population size with zero migration is 7.9 million, amounting to an 8% decrease. Taking migration into consideration, however, Austria’s population is expected to grow to 10.5 million by 2050. (Wittgenstein Centre). In 2017, 16.4% of Viennese residents are over 65 (Statistik Austria), with an average life expectancy of 80.15 years (MA 23). Innovative ways of involving the elderly in civic and economic activities could improve their welfare, benefit the economy and increase integration.
In 2015 the
mayor of Vienna Dr. Michael Häupl signed the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs). Within this framework, the City of Vienna has committed to SDG
Goal #10: Reduce inequality within and among countries. By 2030, the
city’s ambition is to “empower and promote the social, economic and political
inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity,
origin, religion or economic or other status” (SDG target 10.2).
“Municipal Department 22 – Unit Sustainable Development” works to improve the quality of the local environment as well as
the general quality of life in Vienna.
Recognizing the potential of Vienna’s growing startup ecosystem to positively influence the integration of marginalized groups and the uptake of civic participation, the municipality is increasingly looking to offer its support to early-stage businesses working on these topics.
The City of Vienna’s Sustainable Development and Integration and Diversity Municipal Departments will support the winning solutions with the following services: