Connecting Smart and Sustainable Growth through Smart Specialisation - A practical guide for ERDF Managing Authorities

The Europe 2020 strategy is built on the three objectives of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth to be implemented as 'three mutually reinforcing priorities'. In order to deliver on these goals and provide a response to the economic and financial crisis, it is of utmost importance that all involved actors connect these areas of action, involving all relevant stakeholders, developing synergies and boosting the added-value of public investments.

To promote a more resource efficient, greener and more competitive economy it is clear that the way ahead has to include significant innovation: sustainable growth needs to go hand in hand with smart growth in order for the EU and its citizens to reap the full benefits of a switch to the green economy.

The document can be found here.

Source: Inforegio

Document type
  • Practical Advice/Guide
Language

English

Publication Year

2012

Country
Belgium
Author(s)/Editor(s)
European Commission, Directorate - General for Regional and Urban policy
Geographical focus
  • International; Other
Scientifc field / Thematic focus
  • Cross-thematic/Interdisciplinary

Entry created by Danaja Lorencic on December 3, 2012
Modified on December 4, 2012