The Scottish Economic Recovery Plan: Update February 2011

DescriptionA report on Scottish Government actions and planned actions to ensure rapid and robust growth of the Scottish economy.
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Official Print Publication DateFebruary 2011
Website Publication DateFebruary 24, 2011

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THE SCOTTISH ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN: ACCELERATING RECOVERY

ISBN 978 0 7559 9794 7
DPPAS 11255

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Contents

FOREWORD

1. STRENGTHENING SCOTLAND'S RECOVERY
Supporting recovery
Strengthening economic recovery within the new fiscal constraints
Stimulating new investment
Investing in innovation and industries of the future
Supporting jobs and communities
Strengthening education and skills

2. THE ECONOMY
Economic context
The outlook for recovery
New pressures
Prospects for the Scottish Economy

3. INVESTING IN INNOVATION AND INDUSTRIES OF THE FUTURE
The low carbon economy
Scotland's key sectors
Infrastructure investment
International markets
Planning
Planning for growth
Access to finance
Leadership, management and ambition
Procurement
Innovation
Remaining responsive to business concerns

4. SUPPORTING JOBS AND COMMUNITIES
Public sector capital investment
Supporting regeneration and growth
Maximising the community and economic impact of housing
Help for households
Improving housing quality and energy efficiency
Rural Communities

5. STRENGTHENING EDUCATION AND SKILLS
Support for skills and training

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