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Sofia: Driving Growth in the Knowledge Economy

Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria, plays a pivotal role in the country's economic landscape by generating 34% of the national GDP, surpassing the EU average. With a thriving education sector comprising over 20 universities, Sofia boasts a highly educated workforce with low unemployment rates. The city's strategic allure has attracted a significant share of foreign investments. The CCIC project aims to address complex challenges and foster innovation in cities like Sofia through surveys, best practice identification, and policy enhancement. Join us in shaping the future of innovative urban development.

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Sofia: Driving Growth in the Knowledge Economy

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  1. CCIC project Complex Challenges, Innovative Cities

  2. Economy • Sofia produces 34% of the national GDP which is 70% of the EU average - expected to become 80% by 2015. • The unemployment is among the lowest in Europe. Due to the more than 20 universities based in Sofia, the employed with higher education are 45% and with secondary - 51%. In 2007 the capital attracted 78% of all foreign investments in BG. CCIC project Complex Challenges, Innovative Cities

  3. OUR INTEREST IN CCIC: • State of Art Survey; • Good practices Identification; • Regional Policy Improved; • Implementation Plan developed. CCIC project Complex Challenges, Innovative Cities

  4. CCIC project Complex Challenges, Innovative Cities

  5. CCIC project Complex Challenges, Innovative Cities

  6. CCIC project Complex Challenges, Innovative Cities

  7. Thank you for your attention! Ph.D. Nadya Nikolova Katya Valkova European Programmes and Projects DirectorateSofia Municipality Tel.: +359 2 9377 286 Fax: +359 2 9885 132 Mobile: +359 885 30 76 43 E-mail:nnikolova@sofia.bg k.valkova@sofia.bg www.sofia.bg Kick-off meeting, 13-14 March 2012 Sofia, Bulgaria CCIC project Complex Challenges, Innovative Cities

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