Enterprise & Industry Magazine | Number 11 (2011)

Summary:

This issue of the E&I magazine examines the future of standardisation and the specific objective's of proposals put forward by the European Commission. It also looks at examples of how the European Union (EU) is working to ensure that European business leads the way towards a more resource-efficient future.

Other articles in this issue highlights the new space policy of the European Commission, and the role security-related research plays in protecting European citizens. The magazine also takes a looka at the launch of the Social Innovation Europe Initiative, and the practical support the Enterprise Europe Network gives to women entrepreneurs. In addition, the issue includes a review of the annual European Enterprise Awards.

Table of Contents:

• Editorial
• Better standards to enhance European competitiveness
• Promoting resource efficient
• Access to finance: instrumental in SME success
• Security first in Europe
• Social innovation in action
• Strengthening Euro-Mediterranean industrial co-operation
• Shaping a new EU space policy
• Success stories in improving business conditions
• The Enterprise Europe Network in Action
• News in brief & Upcoming events