Top priority is physical infrastructure - roads, public transport, sanitary services and social housing.

Investment in human capital will not require a major increase in resources in the next planning period because of falling numbers of young people.

Research and development remains an important element in expanding the economy's productive capacity.

Resources for promoting investment in industry, services, tourism, agriculture, energy and telecommunications should be scaled back. The scaling back in public involvement will be more than made up by increased commercial sector investment in areas such as energy and telecommunications.

Apart from direct investment in infrastructure, supplementary measures aimed at ensuring efficient use of that infrastructure are required. These measures should include a major commitment to improving the planning process, including the development of physical planning for major urban areas.