Background
The RDAs were created following the Regional Development Agencies Act 1998, and had their scope and powers enhanced in the years since. The statutory objectives of the RDAs were:
- to further economic development and regeneration;
- to promote business efficiency and competitiveness;
- to promote employment;
- to enhance the development and application of skills relevant to employment, and
- to contribute to sustainable development.
They took over responsibility from Government Offices for administering European Union regional development funds.
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