Regional Economic Agenda’s Department of Economic Development & Tourism July 2014
Regional Development in Perspective Macro Drivers Tourism Business Process Outsourcing, Information & Communication technology Oil and Gas Sectors Demand Driven Support Renewable Energy Aquaculture Biotechnology, Green Technologies Electronics
Growth / Development Paradox
Development / Growth Scenarios Fight over scraps Anything - at a price Places in the sun Dual lives
Strategic Questions 2. What must we start doing, stop doing, or do differently, if we are going to make measurable progress in both growth and development in the next five years? 1. What is the potential in this region that can fuel the growth and development needs of District that should be prioritised?
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