Development issues and Objective 1 structural measures in Portugal. Report

In accordance with the code of conduct concluded on 13 July 1993 between Parliament and the Commission, the Commission would forward, for information purposes, the 1994-1999 Community support framework for the structural development and adjustment of less-developed regions (Objective 1) in Portugal. The priorities were as follows: - improving the qualifications of human resources and promoting employment; - enhancing the factors that influenced the competitiveness of the economy; - promoting the quality of life and social cohesion; - strengthening the regional economy. The Community's contribution totalled ECU 13 980 million (Decision of 21 October 1993). �