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ESF

European Social Fund explained

Helping to develop employment by promoting employability, the business spirit, equal opportunities and investing in human resources. The ESF is an important source of funding for activities to develop employability and human resources.	Added value policies introduced to make a reality the Government's objective - to promote employment opportunities for all in an inclusive society.
The ESF will support five key activities between 2000 and 2006:

Active labour market policies	Equal opportunities for all and promoting social inclusions

Improving training, education and promoting lifelong learning		Adaptability and entrepreneurship
Improving the participation of women in the labour market

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objective 1 explained

The Objective 1 initiative is to raise prosperity for all

Its aim is for GDP per head to rise towards the Welsh, UK and EU averages.

The objective gives rise to 3 principle targets

Growth in GDP per head
Employment Growth
Increased Economic Activity

Objective 1 areas currently have a deficit in suitably trained ICT advisers.

One key component
is increased access to a broad range of skills.

Seeking to provide
extensive support, encouraging the adoption of ICT and e-commerce throughout the region.

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	April 2003
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