Our Performance
The NWDA has consistently met or exceeded all targets set by
government, helping to boost economic development in the Northwest.
Since its inception in 1999, the Agency has:
- Created or safeguarded 195,835 jobs.
- Reclaimed 4,417 hectares of brownfield
land.
- Levered £2.7 billion of private sector
investment.
- Created 17,416 new businesses.
In addition, in 2006 the Agency was one of the first regional
development agencies (RDAs) to be assessed by the National Audit
Office (NAO). In the NAO's Independent Performance Assessment, or
IPA, the Agency was awarded a “Performing Strongly”
rating, the highest ranking available. The assessment
measured how effectively the Agency is working to improve the
region’s economy. It recognised key strengths, including
strong partnership working, effective leadership, strong financial
control, the commitment of our staff and our record of achieving
outputs.
View our "Delivering For The Region -
Improving Economic Performance 1999-2007" document
View press release "Regional Development
Agency helps boost Northwest economy"
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