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Linking the ‘Recovery and Resilience Plan’ and Smart Specialisation. The Portuguese case

Based on the case study of Portugal, the present study analyses the alignment of investments in the Portuguese ‘Recovery and Resilience Plan’ with the Smart Specialisation Strategies priorities (2021-2027).

date:  10/08/2021

author:  Anabela Marques Santos

See also:  The Technical Report

This Technical Report  identifies opportunities for potential synergies and complementary between funding instruments.

The analysis shows that up to €6 Billion of the Plan (37%) may potentially support directly and indirectly the Smart Specialisation in Portugal. However, the effect of such contribution will strongly depend on the final beneficiaries, projects selected, absorption capacity, and governance model.