Apesar de um crescimento previsto de 1,5%, abaixo da média europeia e que não permite melhorias nas vidas das pessoas a curto prazo, Portugal está hoje bem preparado para o embate de uma crise economica como a que vivemos. Contudo o caminho ainda é longo e difícil.
O comportamento da economia e os desafios chave:
i) maintaining the momentum of fiscal consolidation to achieve sound public finances;
ii) embracing globalisation t; and
iii) improving the functioning of the labour market and enhancing human capital to facilitate adjustments in the changing environment.
A Consolidação das Finanças:
the comprehensive reforms to the public administration and the pension schemes tackle some of the main underlying drivers of spending growth and are likely to continue paying dividends in the medium-term. The main fiscal challenge for Portugal is to secure the results achieved in fiscal consolidation and reduce the deficit further.
Maximizar os ganhos resultado da integração na economia mundial:
The government has already made significant progress in enhancing the business environment, including through the SIMPLEX programme. Further action should be taken to facilitate the adjustment of the economy and reap more benefits from openness.
Acerca do Mercado de Trabalho
In particular, there is a need to address rigidities in the formal labour market and improve the balance between flexibility and workers’ protection. Effective training is also required to improve the skill match for new entrants and to help displaced workers in sectors affected by structural adjustments. Some measures have already been taken. The government has launched an initiative to upgrade competences of young people and adults at risk. It is also reviewing labour market settings and legislation The measures taken and proposed go in the right direction. Continuity in the reform process and implementation remain a challenging task.