Dimension

Benefits

Social aspect

· Increasing standard of living

· Environment

· Health

· Education

· Social cohesion and stability

· Regional development

· Rural diversification

Macro level

· Security of supply/risk diversification

· Regional growth

· Reduced regional trade balance

· Export potential

Supply side

· Increased productivity

· Enhanced competitiveness

· Labor and population mobility

· Improved infrastructure

Demand side

· Employment

· Income and Wealth creation

· Induced Investment

· Support of Related Industries