Sectors
Business and Innovation
Industry and the private sector drive economic growth through job creation, investment and productivity improvements, with innovation playing a central role in enhancing economic performance.
Creative Industries
The creative industries are a growing contributor to economic development, generating cultural, social and economic value through creativity and skills.
Place Development
Place development underpins community wellbeing and sustainable growth by creating attractive, inclusive environments that support living, working, visiting and investment.
Skills and Education
Skills and education are key drivers of economic performance and inclusive growth, enabling workforce participation, productivity, social mobility and long-term resilience across the economy.
Sport and Leisure
Sport and leisure services enhance health, wellbeing and quality of life while contributing social and economic value across communities.
Rural Economy
Rural economies are fundamental to Scotland’s social, environmental and economic wellbeing, sustaining communities, supporting services and enabling resilient place-based growth.