Development of the BMW Regional Operational Programme 2014-2020
The BMW Regional Operational Programme 2014 – 2020 was formally submitted to the European Commission on 22nd July 2014 and was approved on 12th December 2014. The new programme was prepared in co-operation with a wide range of partners and stakeholders including:
- Competent Regional and Local Authorities
- Competent Urban and other Public Authorities
- Economic and Social Partners
- Bodies representing Civil Society, Environmental Partners and Non-Governmental Organisations
- Bodies responsible for promoting Social Inclusion, Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination
Over the March 2013 to March 2014 period, 58 meetings were held with relevant Government Departments and Agencies on the preparation of the Regional Operational Programme and potential actions for inclusion in the programme. These meetings were held jointly with the Southern and Eastern Regional Assembly and with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
The ERDF provide funding to 31 Local Enterprise Offices in the Country including Local Enterprise Office Roscommon.
Louise Ward, Head of Enterprise at LEO Roscommon explains these supports in this video about the ERDF Co funded Operational Programme.
Louise Ward (4.00mins)
