Structural Funds are administered by regional partnerships of local development agencies. The East of Scotland European Partnership (ESEP) is responsible for devising the Objective 2 Programme for the East of Scotland, and has oversight of the Programme Management Executive who administer the 2000-2006 Programme. The main partners in ESEP are: The Scottish Executive and its agencies, including Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) The European Commission The Scottish Enterprise network The Local Authorities in the area Universities, Further Education Colleges and Research Institutions Chambers of Commerce Area Tourist Boards, and The voluntary sector/NGOs