Library: Initiatives

Competitiveness and sustainable development

Initiative

Competitiveness and sustainable development

About

The Programme aims to boost competitiveness and growth and help Cyprus exit the crisis. It contributes to achieving the Europe 2020 targets for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. It should create jobs and help SMEs to become more competitive and innovation-driven. EU funding will also help Cyprus meet the requirements of the Union's acquis, in particular as regards solid waste treatment, and increase energy efficiency.

Region

CY00 - Kypros

Country

Cyprus

5P

Planet , Prosperity

Status/Progress/Experience

Expected impacts:-Support of around 700 SMEs-Reduction by 3,000,000 kw of the annual primary energy consumption of public buildings-Increase of Solid waste recycling to 50%-High-speed broadband coverage for 50% of households-1,300 new jobs in SMEs-Improved waste water treatment for additional 2,300 equivalent populations