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News article22 June 2021Directorate-General for Research and Innovation

Incentives to boost the Circular Economy – A guide for Public Authorities

Incentives to boost the Circular Economy – A guide for Public Authorities

The Expert Group on Circular Economy Financing has developed this guide to support public authorities in identifying the most suited incentives to speed up the transition towards a circular economy at national, regional or local level. Incentives aim at addressing market failures that prevent or delay the transition towards circular products, services and solutions.

Incentives have the ability to create value, de-risk investments and improve the competitiveness of value chains that bring net environmental benefits compared with linear economies. They also yield benefits to the economy and society.

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Publication date
22 June 2021
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Directorate-General for Research and Innovation