Diane Summers

Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is a Government-funded public body that aims to achieve economic prosperity through driving economic development and regeneration, developing business competitiveness, and improving skills base. As a business-led organization, the NWDA provides a link between Government policies and the needs of the region's businesses. In addition to Government funding, the NWDA manages the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) in the Northwest.