Raparin Regional Development Agency

Raparin Regional Development Agency (RRDA), a non-governmental regional development initiative supported by the UK Government
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The Raparin Regional Development Agency (RRDA) is a non-governmental regional development initiative supported by the UK Government through FCDO and implemented in coordination with The Foundation and Adam Smith Internationals (ASI).  It is intended to serve the whole Raparin Region by promoting sustainable economic development and improving community well-being. RRDA is designed as a practical delivery platform. Its role is not limited to preparing plans or coordinating stakeholders; it is intended to connect regional priorities with services that help people and businesses access finance, strengthen skills, start or expand enterprises, reach markets and participate in local development. RRDA's purpose is to promote locally rooted economic growth that expands opportunities, supports productive activity and improves the conditions in which communities, entrepreneurs and institutions can work together. 

 

Strategic objectives 

  1. 1. Promote local economic growth across the Raparin Region. 
  2. 2. Support businesses, entrepreneurs and new ventures. 
  3. 3. Improve access to economic and development opportunities. 
  4. 4. Strengthen workforce skills, employability and employment pathways. 
  5. 5. Support local production, processing and market development.