Regional Development Strategy Infrastructure Investment

The RDS highlights the need for the development of a long term investment strategy for infrastructure supportive of the regional economy, involving both public and private sectors. This will include promoting the development of an up-to-date, highly competitive telecommunication infrastructure – in terms of capacity, technology, access and costs. The RDS also encourages the use of information technology, telecommunications and tele-working in rural areas to help facilitate the development of rural industries, businesses and enterprises.