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Contents
INTRODUCTION
THE IMPACT OF RECESSION
Global economy
The impact of the recession on the Scottish economy
Impact across industry sector
Constrained credit conditions
Future prospects for Scotland
SUPPORTING JOBS AND OUR COMMUNITIES
Supporting jobs and individuals
Supporting households and communities
Support for new housing and Scottish homeowners
Improving Scotland's infrastructure and planning framework
Action at the local level and in the third sector
STRENGTHENING EDUCATION AND SKILLS
Skills support to boost economic recovery - ScotAction
Strengthening education to improve Scotland's economic growth prospects
Improving the health of Scotland's workforce
INVESTING IN INNOVATION AND THE INDUSTRIES OF THE FUTURE
The green opportunities for sustainable economic growth
Boosting our innovation performance
Improving the business environment
Business advisory services
Promotion of Scottish business outside of Scotland
Supporting Scotland's key sectors