Similarly, a balance must be struck between the income support mechanisms and the stimulus for returning to the labour market. In other words, the income support mechanisms cannot disincentivise the recipient from returning to the labour market. To address these challenges, the economy must be capable of attracting domestic and foreign investment that is productive.
The productive base for tradable goods and services must be strengthened and the specialisation level in the Portuguese economy must be improved, both in terms of sectors and in terms of product ranges. The support infrastructure and services are available, they just need to be made profitable. 3. Structural transformation of Portuguese companies  What is our strategy for getting there?