Memo: Sport as a growth engine for EU economy

To underpin the role of sport-related industry as an economic driver, a High Level Meeting of stakeholders on the impact of sport and sport-related industries took place in Brussels on 19 June 2014.

The meeting was aimed at taking stock of the progress made since the first meeting of the European Sport Industries on 21 January 2014. Furthermore, the meeting offered the opportunity to present an industry-led Action Plan on the economic impact of sport and sport-related industries. The meeting highlighted the role of sport as a powerful lever for innovation, industrial competitiveness and employment.

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ESO: Background information: Sport keeps not only you, but also industry fit http://www.europeansources.info/record/memo-sport-keeps-not-only-you-but-also-industry-fit/

EurActiv [Opinion], 28.01.15: How Europe can learn from sports industry successes http://www.euractiv.com/sections/trade-society/how-europe-can-learn-sports-industry-successes-311628

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