Infographic chapter 2

Chapter 2 - Tools for a sustainable development model: economic activities and employment from economic situation to trends

Analysis of the characteristics and economic aspects of the economic components is an important tool for achieving a balance between economic prosperity and social welfare.
The number of companies active in Veneto in 2018 is slightly lower than in the previous year (-0.3%); the balance of the regional production system has seen many service sectors grow while the main and more traditional production sectors have contracted slightly.
The road to a sustainable future is one of innovative production. and the propensity for innovation can only converge with investment in Research and Development (R&D).
In Veneto, total expenditure on R&D by the institutional sectors is close to €2 billion and its share of regional GDP is 0.3%. The number of innovative start-ups is also on the rise; at the end of 2018 there were about 860, one for every 3.2 new joint stock companies in the region. Large-scale retailers in Veneto are expanding, increasing sales volumes, just as e-commerce continues its upward trend; in the meantime, the decline in traditional shops is intensifying.