Background of Organisation
The South West of England Regional Development Agency was established in 1999.
Organisational Objectives
The South West of England Regional Development Agency's most important role is to ensure the long-term economic success of the region, by promoting the right skills among its workforce, the most innovative businesses, and a high quality environment. Specific Objectives of the Agency include:
Relevant Policies, Projects & Activities
Environmental policy is a top priority for the South West of England. The region boasts a rich and diverse environment with one third designated nationally for its landscape quality.
The Social Research and Regeneration Unit (SSRU) and Marine Science and Technology (MST) research centres based at the University of Plymouth were commissioned by Marine South West and the South West RDA to examine and assess education and training provision and needs for the sector in the South West of England. And crucially, to identify the skills that employees of the sector require, now and in the future, to aid in 'up-skilling', the workforce. A Report of the study is avaialble.