Meeting between the President of Sicily Region and the CEO of CDP

Meeting between the President of Sicily Region and the CEO of CDP

On the table: opportunities for joint initiatives with a positive impact on the island

Possible synergies in the implementation of NRRP measures and the use of European Structural Funds as well as joint initiatives in real estate activities and financing opportunities for companies, municipalities and local authorities in Sicily. These were some of the topics discussed during the meeting between the President of Sicily Region, Renato Schifani, and the CEO of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Dario Scannapieco, which took place today at Palazzo dei Normanni in Palermo.

The talks also covered monitoring of the strategic governance of the 2021/27 Cohesion Policy programmes and the intervention areas of CDP, which has recently opened an operational office in Palermo. There was particular emphasis on innovation in public-private partnerships and guarantee schemes for businesses and local authorities.

"CDP intends to make its expertise available to offer new opportunities for growth and development to companies and public bodies in Sicily. With the recent opening of the new office in Palermo, we will be able to stimulate new innovative forms of investment and financing, with positive effects throughout the region," said Dario Scannapieco, General Manager and CEO of CDP.
The President of Sicily Region, Renato Schifani, said: “My government's work to attract business investment to our island continues, as this is the only way we can stimulate the creation of new jobs, combat the ‘flight’ of our young people and encourage them to return.”