Government Offices (GOs) work with Government departments and other partners to strengthen the economy in every region, working to reduce the gap in economic growth rates between the regions.
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Our role in the region includes both sponsoring and monitoring the effectiveness of the Northwest Regional Development Agency, and working to improve the understanding by businesses, institutions, local authorities and other strategic bodies in the North West of the Government’s economic policy.
Our work involves many key regional partners including:
- Northwest Regional Development Agency
- Local Authorities
- Learning and Skills Councils
- Business Link
- UK Trade and Investment
- Sub-regional Partnerships
Improving regional economic performance and delivering prosperity for all is a key objective for Government Office for the North West. The Northern Way Growth Strategy highlights the gap in prosperity and productivity between the three northern regions and the English average.
A skilled and flexible workforce is essential to keep businesses competitive and for individuals to be employable. The Regional Skills Partnership has the task of improving adult skills in the region. The Partnership involves Government Office for the North West, Northwest Regional Development Agency, Local Learning and Skills Councils and other regional organisations, employers and adult skills provide
