Damir Hajduk highlights the role of EC DG GROW in guiding the future of town centres after Covid-19

In this episode Alison speaks to Damir Hejduk from EC DG GROW. Damir shares insight on his background, his role at EC DG GROW, and the key aims and objectives of the organisation. Damir discusses DG GROW initiatives - existing and planned, and how they support collaboration and partnerships. The two discuss Ireland’s need for a data-driven public sector, the importance of an online presence for retail SMEs, e-Commerce trends and patterns before and during Covid-19, and what Ireland should do about town centres from a European and Green Deal perspective.

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This podcast is supported by The Heritage Council.