Regional Development Agency

The South West of England Regional Development Agency was established in 1999. Their most important role is to ensure the long-term economic success of the region.

• South West businesses are essential to the competitiveness of the region's economy. SWERDA's key role is to provide the conditions in which businesses can thrive.
• Some areas have greater social and economic needs than others. In these areas SWERDA work hard with other people so that individuals, businesses and communities can take advantage of new opportunities.
• SWERDA are responsible for providing regional economic leadership. Their activities focus on gathering and sharing the best intelligence for the benefit of everyone in the region, and promoting the South West both in the UK and abroad.
• They are helping to make the South West more attractive as a place to live and work and do business.

Central to the long-term economic success of the South West will be making sure the region has the right skills among its workforce, the most innovative businesses, and a high quality environment, both physical and cultural.