Issues of Environmental Protection in Selected Sectoral Programs for the Restructurization of Polish lndustry

Abstract

The issues presented in this text concern approaches to environmental protection problems undertaken in selected sectoral programs proposed for the restructurization of Polish industry. These programs are analyzed taking into account their compatibility with the strategy of sustainable development, declared to be leading aim in guiding Poland's future social and economic development. Innovation in Polish industry and its capacity to undertake pro ecological restructuring are also investigated. The institutional conditions placed on the implementation of sectoral policies reflected in governmental documents and legal regulations also need to be taken into account. In conclusion an assessment is offered of the ecological effectiveness of the sectoral industrial restructurization programs and suggested changes are offered to lncrease their so-far limited effectiveness.