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The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) is responsible for managing the North West Operational Programme and has been allocated £560 million to spend in the region from 2007-2013.

The programme is organised into five priority areas:

• Priority 1: Stimulating Enterprise and Supporting Growth in Target Sectors and Markets
• Priority 2: Exploiting Innovation and Knowledge
• Priority 3: Creating the Conditions for Sustainable Growth
• Priority 4: Growing and Accessing Employment.
• Priority 5: Technical Assistance

and 12 Investment Frameworks provide further details on eligibility and output requirements. Details can be found on the DCLG website

New Economy’s role, as sub-regional partner for Manchester, is to coordinate, support and promote NWOP activities in the City Region.

For information, please contact Liz Hey, Head of ERDF on 0161 237 4121.

ERDF Showcase Event

Venue: Mancunian Suite, Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Date: Thursday 22 March
Time: 10am – 3pm

The first sub regional event of its kind in the North West. The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Showcase will focus on how Greater Manchester has maximised investment opportunities from the North West Operational Programme 2007-2013.

To register for this event, please see the ERDF Showcase Event page.