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- Regeneration
- Regeneration
- ERDF
- North West
North West
The North West is one of nine regions to qualify for Competitiveness and Employment funding.
Under the 2007-13 programme, the region can receive €755.5m of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) investment.
The North West Operational Programme currently has a live call for projects under Priority 4 (see Priority list below). Further information is available on the Call for Projects page.
Priorities
The North West Operational Programme Document outlines the investment priorities for the region. It focuses on four main priorities:
- Priority 1 - Stimulating Enterprise and supporting growth in target and markets, such as developing high value new enterprise, developing higher added value activity in target regional sectors, increasing sustainable consumption and production.
- Priority 2 - Exploiting Innovation and Knowledge, such as exploiting the science and Research and Development base of the region, encouraging innovation to improve productivity in all companies and developing better management and leadership.
- Priority 3 - Creating the conditions for sustainable growth, such as exploiting the economic potential of major gateways in Merseyside, developing high quality sites and premises of regional importance and supporting the improvement of the region's visitor offer and image.
- Priority 4 - Growing and accessing employment, such as stimulating enterprise in disadvantaged communities and under-represented groups, supporting linkages to key employment areas and supporting employment creation for areas of regeneration need.
The full North West Operational Programme Document setting out the strategy of the programme can be found with other documents of interest on the following pages.
For more information contact the ERDF Programme Delivery Team: North West on 0303 444 6520 or email nw.erdfenquiries@communities.gsi.gov.uk.
