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RDA Stakeholder Survey

In July 2003, the DTI published the results of regional surveys of stakeholders' perception of the RDAs. The surveys were conducted by MORI Social Research Institute, the independent research organisation.

The timing of the survey (fieldwork took place in March and April 2003) is significant as it marks one year after the RDAs were given increased funding and flexibilities to address regional priorities through their Single Pot funding mechanism.

The survey provides a benchmark against which RDAs can review stakeholders' perceptions of their performance in improving the economic development of regions.

The results are positive showing that although the RDAs are relatively new organisations their stakeholders were generally satisfied with the RDAs' performance and felt that they were addressing the right priorities. The majority of stakeholders thought that RDAs had been successful at developing coherent Regional Economic Strategies and working effectively as lead partners to deliver regional initiatives. The surveys also highlighted the need for RDAs to work harder to communicate clearly what they were trying to achieve and to better publicise their activities.

To view the MORI reports on each region's results, please click on the relevant link below which will direct you to the Government Office website where the reports are held.

A report summarising the findings for the RDA network is also available below, which is marked as "National Results"