South of Scotland Objective 2 programme 2000-2006
The South of Scotland programme will deliver some €175m (approx £119.4m) of support including an EU contribution of €73.7m (approx £50.3m). The region extends from the east to the west coast of Scotland, encompassing the whole of Scotland's common boundary with England, covering an area of 11,127 sq km.
With a population of just over 240,000, the South of Scotland Programme covers, essentially, a rural community.
The priorities used to strengthen the economic capacity of the region are:
Competitive Locations
People and Communities
The South of Scotland programme offers ERDF (European Regional Development Fund), the details of which, plus up-to date information, can be found via the Programme Management Executives website; South of Scotland Partnership.
Examples of projects funded through the South O2 Programme
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