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THE PURPOSE OF THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
The Government Economic Strategy ( GES) provides for the first time, a single overarching strategy that sets the direction for the entire public sector in Scotland. It sets out how we will support businesses and individuals and how, together, we can deliver the Purpose of the Scottish Government - to focus the Government and public services on creating a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing sustainable economic growth.
In order to deliver increasing sustainable economic growth, the Strategy identifies five priorities that are internationally recognised to be critical to economic growth. These are: learning, skills and wellbeing; a supportive business environment; infrastructure development and place; effective government; and equity.
The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games can contribute to the achievement of the Purpose through each of the longer term targets listed in the GES. Some examples of this are:
GOVERNMENT ECONOMIC STRATEGY TARGET | EXAMPLES OF HOW GLASGOW 2014 CAN CONTRIBUTE |
To match the GDP growth rate of the small independent EU countries by 2017 | Work with the Games Organising Company, Scottish Enterprise / Highlands and Islands Enterprise ( HIE) to ensure that Scottish businesses are aware of all opportunities as they arise and encourage a range of supplier development activities and meet the buyer events. (pg. 14) Work with Scottish Enterprise and HIE, through Scottish Development International, to promote Scottish expertise and its reputation for excellence, and to market Scotland as a dynamic place to locate international businesses. (pg. 19) |
To match average European ( EU15) population growth over the period from 2007 to 2017, supported by increased healthy life expectancy in Scotland over this period | Use the Games to help market the Fresh Talent Initiative abroad. (pg. 20) Use the Games to energise and engage the Scottish diaspora including Global Friends of Scotland and Global Scots, and raise the profile of the Year of Homecoming in 2009. (pg. 20) |
To narrow the gap in participation between Scotland's best and worst performing regions by 2017. | Work with the Games Organising Company to ensure targeted recruitment, training clauses and appropriate support for the local population are included and implemented in works and services contracts for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, in light of new Scottish Government procurement guidance (pg. 21) |
To reduce emissions by 80 per cent by 2050 | The Athletes' Village and new venues will set exacting standards, for example, for carbon emissions, waste and sustainable food. (pg. 48) |
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