This document sets out the South of Scotland Alliance‘s (SOSA) Competitiveness Strategy for the period 2007 – 2013 and includes input from a range of public and private sector partners (including the New Ways Partnership).

The next six years will be a critical time for economic well-being in the South of Scotland, and the New Ways Partners realise the benefits of working with those in Dumfries and Galloway in order to address the challenges we will face in the coming years e.g. how to compete effectively with the rest of Europe and the World in terms of trade, investment, and tourism, how to ensure that there is a dynamic and entrepreneurial attitude within our communities and local businesses.

This means that considerable support will be required from a range of public and private sector partners at the European, national and local levels. This support will be used to improve transport and communications, business infrastructure, regeneration and place investments, assist companies and to improve the education and skills of our people. The provision of the co-located Higher and Further Education facilities at the Crichton, Dumfries and in Galashiels will be key economic drivers. An effectively implemented Competitiveness Strategy will be mean that the South of Scotland makes a significant contribution to the economic development of Scotland.

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For more information, contact Douglas Scott, Scottish Borders Council on 01835 825155

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