Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry (European Commission)
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The Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry (DG ENTR) is a Directorate-General
Directorate-General
A Directorate-General is a branch of an administration dedicated to a specific field of expertise.* The European Commission: Commission Directorates-General are each headed by a European Commissioner;* The European Patent Office: EPO Directorates-General;...

 of the European Commission
European Commission
The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union. The body is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the Union's treaties and the general day-to-day running of the Union....

. The Enterprise Directorate-General works on creating an environment in which European firms can thrive. The improvement of the business environment is to lead to a growth in productivity and subsequently create the jobs and wealth necessary to achieve the objectives set by the European Council
European Council
The European Council is an institution of the European Union. It comprises the heads of state or government of the EU member states, along with the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Council, currently Herman Van Rompuy...

 in Lisbon
Lisbon Strategy
The Lisbon Strategy, also known as the Lisbon Agenda or Lisbon Process, was an action and development plan devised in 2000, for the economy of the European Union between 2000 and 2010....

 in March 2000.

DG ENTR is responsible for e-Skills Week
E-Skills Week
European e-Skills Week highlighted the growing demand for skilled ICT users and professionals to drive a competitive and innovative Europe. The campaign sought to inform students, young professionals and SMEs about the vast range of opportunities that ICT-related jobs present...

 E-Skills Week
E-Skills Week
European e-Skills Week highlighted the growing demand for skilled ICT users and professionals to drive a competitive and innovative Europe. The campaign sought to inform students, young professionals and SMEs about the vast range of opportunities that ICT-related jobs present...

http://eskills-week.ec.europa.eu to promote ICT skills for employment and innovation.

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