Stuck in a rut on the strategy for change

Baker, C.

Stuck in a rut on the strategy for change - 2004 - Axis 58(5) November/December 2004, 8-10(3) .

Examines the Northern Way, the ambitious government policy launched in September 2004, which aims to close the north-south gap in prosperity and to balance north-south productivity. Indicates that although the policy is largely concerned with economic development, community regeneration and transport also feature in the strategy. Lists the key Northern Way objectives and the six cluster programmes covering particular industry and service sectors. Questions whether the Northern Way will be able to achieve its goals.


GOVERNMENT POLICY
NORTH-SOUTH DIVIDE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
TRANSPORT