WEALTHIER & FAIRER • SMARTER • HEALTHIER • SAFER & STRONGER • GREENER
ISBN 978 0 7559 8271 4
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Contents
FOREWORD
1. INTRODUCTION
2. THE ECONOMY
The global economy
The Scottish economy
Impact on industry sectors
Impacts by age group and occupation
Impact on the regions of Scotland
Future prospects for the Scottish economy
3. INVESTING IN INNOVATION AND INDUSTRIES OF THE FUTURE
The low carbon economy
Scotland's Key Sectors
Infrastructure investment
The central importance of internationalisation
Planning
Access to finance
Management and leadership
Procurement
Innovation
Remaining responsive to business concerns
4. STRENGTHENING EDUCATION AND SKILLS
Support for skills and training
Preventing new long-term unemployment
Providing additional opportunities for young people
Tailored learning support for those furthest from the labour market
Managing increased demand for education
5. SUPPORTING JOBS AND COMMUNITIES
Public sector capital investment
Supporting the regeneration and growth of our town centres
Maximising the community and employment impact of new housing
Supporting households
Public sector efficiency