3. Smart Indicators 3.1 Smart Economy
3.1 Smart Economy The first area, Smart Economy, refers to cities with "smart" industries, especially in the areas of information and communication technologies (ICT), and other industries that require ICT in the production processes. The smart economy also includes factors related to the economic competitiveness of a territory, such as: •Penetration of ICT use in businesses. PC and Internet usage in enterprises. Internet usage penetration for electronic commerce.
•Financial promotion. Local development agencies. Strategies for the economic development of the city.
•Retaining and attracting talent and promoting creativity. •Entrepreneurship. Support for entrepreneurship. •Development of business spaces. Science and technology parks. Industrial parks. Business incubators.
•Internationalisation of the city International promotion strategy for the city. Development of flagship projects for the city's international positioning. Participation in international networks.
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