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13/09/2012
Community Development Contracts Awarded
Rural Development Minister Michelle O'Neill has announced the award of contracts to deliver a local rural community development support service.
The contracts will provide local support for individuals and communities to access the NI Rural Development Programme and create more sustainable businesses and jobs.
The Minister said: "The award of these contracts represents an investment of £1.2million per annum in supporting local rural community development. Community Development plays an important part in my £16million programme to address rural poverty and social isolation by getting people involved in issues that affect their lives, and supporting them to identify and tackle the local issues.
"These contracts will provide local community development support for individuals and communities, including farmers and farm families, to access the Rural Development Programme to create more sustainable businesses and jobs, and support projects that will enhance the quality of life of local communities and support strong community infrastructures."
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The contracts will provide local support for individuals and communities to access the NI Rural Development Programme and create more sustainable businesses and jobs.
The Minister said: "The award of these contracts represents an investment of £1.2million per annum in supporting local rural community development. Community Development plays an important part in my £16million programme to address rural poverty and social isolation by getting people involved in issues that affect their lives, and supporting them to identify and tackle the local issues.
"These contracts will provide local community development support for individuals and communities, including farmers and farm families, to access the Rural Development Programme to create more sustainable businesses and jobs, and support projects that will enhance the quality of life of local communities and support strong community infrastructures."
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