Introduction | Previous  Measuring Progress The progress of economic development work is measured at several levels. It is no different for a provincial strategy. However, citizens will judge progress by looking at overall indicators, which the strategy sets out as: a balanced budget by 2002–03 an increase in provincial employment levels by 20,000 by 2005 investment per person above the national average by 2005 export expansion by $2 billion, or about 40 per cent, between 1999 and 2005; and exports per person above the national average by 2010 provincial GDP growth above the national average over the next 10 years consistent net in-migration through to 2010 The release of Opportunities for Prosperity marks a new era for economic development in Nova Scotia. Government will support economic growth in new ways over the next few years. The strategy recognizes that the effort will evolve as the economy changes. Opportunities for Prosperity is an important start, but it is not the final word. There is more to come. Select Highlight:   Introduction What We Heard Where We Want to Go How We Will Get There Making It Happen Measuring Progress Home Highlights | Strategy | News Release | Background | Feedback Form  Comments to comm@gov.ns.ca | Privacy Statement Copyright © 2006, Government of Nova Scotia, All Rights Reserved.