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What is Convergence?

Strategic Investment Frameworks

Strategic Investment Frameworks (SIFs) provide a framework and justification for potential ERDF Convergence investments in specific areas in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Proposed individual investments within the SIFs will then be appraised and, if suitable, endorsed for investment. 

For further explanation of Strategic Investment Frameworks, please click here to view Newsletter 51 (17 October 2008) which contains a Partner's Perspective on SIFs by Mark Yeoman, Deputy Director of the Convergence Partnership Office.

Strategic Investment Frameworks have been established for the following areas:

Bodmin

Camborne, Pool and Redruth

St Austell, St Blazey and the Clay Area

 Newquay and St Columb Major

Employment Space

Falmouth

Penzance and the Isles of Scilly

 

SIFs are also being developed for:

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