European Social Fund (ESF) Operational Programme, 2007-2013

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European Social Fund (ESF) Operational Programme, 2007-2013

(Extracted from the ESF web site)

ERDF Convergence Operational Programme Approved
The ERDF Convergence Operational Programme has been approved by the European Commission and is expected to begin early in 2008. The final version of the Operational Programme is available via the links below.

Click here to view the Executive Summary of the approved ERDF Convergence Operational Programme.

Click here to view the approved ERDF Convergence Operational Programme.

The Convergence Objective replaces the current Objective 1. It will support the economic convergence of the poorest Member States and regions. Regions whose Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per head is less than 75% of the EU average will be eligible for Convergence funding from the ESF and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is the only area of England that will qualify for Convergence funding.

‘The ESF shall contribute to the priorities of the Community as regards strengthening economic and social cohesion by improving employment and job opportunities, encouraging a high level of employment and more and better jobs. It shall do so by supporting Member States’ policies aiming
to achieve full employment and quality and productivity at work, promote social inclusion, including the access of disadvantaged people to employment, and reduce national, regional and local employment disparities.’

• ESF Consultation - Summary (112kb)
• ESF Consultation - Full (2.2Mb)
• Consultation Response Form (Word format)
• Annex 3 - List of Organisations Contacted Directly
• Annex A - EU Regulations 2007-2013
• Annex B - Ex-ante evaluation of the ESF programme in England 2007 -2013
• Annex C - Draft England European Social Fund Operational Programme Proposal 2007-2013
• Annex D - Draft Equality Impact Assessment screening report

Consultation events in each region are being arranged in November and December. The events and contact details are provided below. Please note that spaces are limited.

Convergence Newsletters

A series of fortnightly newsletters that will help explain the progress towards the convergence programmes for Cornwall.

Click here for more information and newsletters.

Consultation Draft Cover Letter

20061026 Draft Timetable

Convergence Feedback Form (Doc)

Draft Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Convergence Consultation OP November

Strategic Environmental Assessment (Non-Technical)

Strategic Environmental Assessment SW Convergence 07-13 SEA Environmental Report vFinal

Click here for the Objective One web site with newsletters, press releases and other information.

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