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Presentation to LVSC's Forum on European Funding in London, 2014-2020 (25th July 2013)
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2014-2020 European Structural Funds London
Alex ConwayEuropean Programmes Director
ESF & ERDF 2014-20
• EU regulations not signed-off but:
• €6.2billion available across England • €748.6 million available in London • Inner London to receive Youth Employment Initiative• LEPs drive the strategy: Structural & Investment
Fund Strategy (Oct 13, Jan 14);• Bespoke events for specific audiences eg.
universities, local authorities, voluntary sector, youth strategy groups, TUC;
• The LEP will play a key lead role throughout 2014-20.
ERDF 2014-20: proposal
Focus on
• Support the low carbon resource-efficient economy
• Strengthen science & technological development
• Enhance the competitiveness of London SMEs
ESF 2014-20: proposalFocus on:• Sustainable employment opportunities;
• Young people aged 15-24 not in education, employment or training (NEET) or at risk of NEET into sustainable employment and/ or education/ training;
• Promote London-wide careers/ IAG offer;
• Career progression & progression in learning linked to higher level skills and quality apprenticeships for all age groups;
• Business start-up, self-employment and business growth skills training;
• Ensure skills and employment growth occurs in most deprived parts of London as part of wider convergence agenda.