European Social Fund (ESF) - Objective 3 (2000-2006) Programme

North West Universities Association as the representative body for the sector in the North West undertook the regional Sector Co-ordinator role for the Objective 3 ESF Programme (2000-2006) and was heavily engaged in the programme. The regional need and importance of such higher level skills activity was also reflected in the level of engagement and response by the NW Higher Education Institutions through both the NW Regional and National frameworks, the later operated through the HE ESF Unit.

Whilst the Objective 3 (2000-2006) programme was operationally completed as at 31st December 2008, it is important that the successes and lessons learnt continue to be disseminated to stakeholders as part of the programmes legacy operation. In discussion with Government Office for the North West, NWUA has undertaken two further activities:

  • The development of a web-based database to record the ESF research projects undertaken
  • Production of a brochure containing case studies highlighting the broad range of activities undertaken through the programme.

     

    To view the Objective 3 brochure please click here (pdf).

    To access ESF Research project database and obtain further details of the HE engagement in the Objective 3 Programme please click here.