Enterprise & Industry Magazine | Number 3 (2008)

Summary:

The main feature of this issue of the E&I magazine looks at the European Commission’s Communication on a Raw Materials Initiative, adopted in November 2008. Other articles address the Union’s economic recovery package in response to the global financial crisis; efforts to reduce the administrative burden on SMEs; the 25th anniversary of the mechanism which helps business benefit fully from the EU’s single market; the Europe INNOVA initiative to foster public-private connections in support of innovation; the Enterprise Europe Network, which provides business support to smaller firms; the EDEN awards, for destinations with a commitment to develop tourism in a sustainable way; and EU-supported research to boost the security of citizens.

Table of Contents:

• Editorial
• Securing raw materials for European competitiveness
• European Economic Recovery Plan for Growth and Jobs
• Time to innovate
• Recognising and preserving Europe’s intangible heritage
• Reduction of administrative burdens programme achieving results
• Helping businesses benefi t fully from the EU’s Single Market
• Security know-how
• Enterprise Europe Network: Business support at your doorstep
• News in brief & upcoming events