The South West Debates

The Regional Economic Strategy for South West England (RES) sets out a shared vision for the development of the region's economy to 2015 and provides a delivery framework to influence and guide what regional partners do. 
 
Although the core vision, drivers and strategic objectives are right for this timescale, the RES process identified five emerging themes which are going to influence regional economic success beyond 2015: 
 
- Securing economic growth within environmental limits  
- A growing, ageing and more diverse population  
- Energy challenges  
- Leadership  
- Competitive threats and opportunities from globalisation  
 
We don't yet know how these themes are going to develop or what impact they will have on the region's economy. The purpose of the SW Debates, therefore, is to scope out and research the main issues around each theme, debate what they mean for the region's economy and seek agreement on the way forward. The outcomes will help shape the development of the next Regional Economic Strategy. 
 
 
 
You can access the portals for all five of the South West Debates (Population, Leadership, Environment, Energy & Globalisation). There is also a chance to get involved with the debate online by posting and responding to comments on the discussion forum. 
 
The links on this page will navigate to the South West RDA home page and the South West Debates home page. 
 
South West RDA Home Page 
South West Debates Home Page