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Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 March 2011Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 March 2011 SWARD programme surpasses its millionth milestoneIt was revealed today that the small business and farm diversification economy in four District Council areas has been boosted by over £1 million grant aid in the last eighteen months through the SWARD programme. |
Welcome to SWARDWelcome to SWARDSWARD (South West Action for Rural Development) is the delivery mechanism for Axis 3 of the NI Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 for the four District Council areas of Cookstown, Dungannon and South Tyrone, Fermanagh and Magherafelt. The Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 is part financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and is managed by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. At the local level, the programme is strategically delivered by a Joint Council Committee (JCC) representing all four Councils and implemented by a Local Action Group (LAG) comprised of local Councillors and Social Partner representatives. Cookstown District Council acts as the Lead Council with responsibility for all financial and administrative matters. Through SWARD, the Rural Development Programme offers a fantastic opportunity to support rural communities and enterprises to diverisfy into non-agricultural activities, support business creation, encourage tourism activities, village renewal, improve access to basic services and conservation and upgrading of the rural heritage. |
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