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esep are pleased to announce the publication of this new document to the partnership following its launch at the Objective 3 / Objective 2 East Horizontal Themes Conference on 29 October 2004.
This report aims to record the progress being made on developing the esep approach to sustainable development. It also aims to provide up to date practical guidance for all project applicants and Advisory Groups undertaking project appraisal.
European Structural Funds are a vital resource for regional economic development programmes in Scotland. The East of Scotland Objective 2 2000-2006 Programme supports a wide variety of projects, including business development and advisory services, business and training infrastructure, and activity to support local communities.
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Together these projects contribute to a regional regeneration strategy aiming: "To promote sustainable economic development in the East of Scotland which is founded on the key principles of enterprise, learning and social justice".
esep elected to join this European Commission project in which 12 European regions explored how to engage with sustainable development. The project was developed through extensive consultation with partner agencies. They actively supported tackling economic, social and environmental aspects of regeneration together. The outcome was to recommend that sustainable development should be embedded in the Programme as the normal way of doing business.
- Part 1 aims to outline the esep approach.
- Part 2 describes progress, and the lessons being learned to refine the approach.
- Part 3 sets out guidance on the core criteria, case studies and project features which the approach advocates
The document complements two other recent publications:
If you would like to receive a printed copy of Mainstreaming Sustainable Development in Regional Regeneration, please e-mail lynn murray.
Please ensure that you include your full name, company and contact details with your request.
