Western Scotland Objective 2 and Transition programme 2000-2006
This programme will deliver some €1,275m (approx. £870m) of support including an EU contribution of €427m (approx. £292m). The region consists of a population of around 2.3 million, with these communities covering an area of 6,714 sq km encompassing urban, industrial and rural areas.
The priorities which are set to guide actions to support the ongoing economic development of the region are for:
Competitiveness and Innovation
Develop the Region as a Competitive Location
Increase the Economic and Social Cohesion of the Region
The West of Scotland programme offers ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) and ESF (European Social Fund), the details of which, plus up-to date information, can be found via the Programme Management Executives website Strathclyde European Partnership.
Examples of projects funded through the West O2 Programme
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