Development Capacity Nova Scotia ranks 5th in Canada and 1st in Atlantic Canada in terms of its development capacity. Development capacity refers to the quality of the social and physical infrastructure supporting economic performance. Strengths include educational attainment at college/university levels, while weaknesses are evident in the number of patents granted, the level of science and engineering graduates per capita, and the infrastructure required for sewage treatment. INDICATORS 1999 Human Resources Post Secondary Education Attainment 4* High School Attainment 5* Literacy 5* Skilled Immigrants 6 Technology Resources Doctorate Graduates 2* Science/Engineering Graduates 8 Patents Granted 8 Financial Resources Venture Capital Investments 4 Business Loans Per Employee 6 Infrastructure and Amenities Health Professionals Per Capita 1 Highway Deficiency 4 Internet Use 4 Land Cost 4 Major Crimes 6 Sewage Treatment 7 Overall Ranking Development Capacity 5 * not included in calculating the overall ranking; comparable data not available		Contact      Print

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