366233 1 office of the minister for economic development chair cabinet committee response to gif taskforces paper overview proposal this is number one in a suite six papers responding it provides an common themes from taskforce reports and government also discusses approach used appropriating sector contingency budget 2 accompanying are cross sectoral initiatives 3 biotechnology 4 screen production 5 design 6 information communication technologies ict executive summary set emerged four many respects these mirror enhancing innovation global connectedness skills talent strengthening foundations need strengthened networks improved evaluation statistics performance measurement greater public awareness sectors skilled workforce both present future including emphasis on professional training grow commercial entrepreneurial access finance easier regulatory compliance policy industry regional immigration tertiary education aims