Corsica Regional Development Agency
Key Competitive Attractions
Corsica Regional Development Agency works to develop and promote the Corsican economy. It supports businesses in their set-up and evolution in the region, and specializes in consultancy for companies in the telecommunications sector. The agency sees to the development of various sectors in the region, such as the craft and food industries.
The Corsican economy boasts:
- Average annual growth rate over 3% since 2004
- Higher GDP growth than the national average since 2004
- Highest recorded increase in national job creation at 16.3% between 2002 and 2007
- 66% survival rate of businesses 3 years after set-up
Corsica Development Agency incentives:
The Corsica Regional Development Agency has implemented numerous measures to support businesses in the renewable energy industry, aimed at generating over €500 million and 500 permanent jobs for the Corsican economy. This plan will be complemented by vocational training and consolidation of business and project financing through allocation of €3 million for the development of financial tools.
The development of the renewable energy industry benefits the environment, the security of the island's energy supply, and provides entrepreneurial opportunities.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
The Corsica Regional Development Agency can offer the following:
- help businesses during their recruitment process
- create lasting and high-quality employment
- help with reinsertion into the workplace
- improve business management
