Possible public interest objectives (or common interest objectives in the case of regions) of subsidies/state aids were mentioned, including; efficiency; pricing of basic commodities; support of state enterprises providing essential services, declining sectors or employment; correction of market failure; R and D; industrial policy, growth and environment; national security; and regional development.
4- وذُكرت أهداف ممكنة للإعانات، أو للمعونات المقدمة من الدول، أو لكليهما، تكون ذات مصلحة عامة (أو ذات مصلحة مشتركة في حالة الأقاليم).