Regional Development
The Northern Territory Government has made regional development to be a key priority in recognition of large distances sparse population beyond the major four regional centres.
A dedicated specialist Regional Development Unit within government facilitates the creation of strong regions throughout the Northern Territory in three main ways:
- Strengthening relationships and facilitating the flow of information between stakeholders, including private enterprise and all levels of government, to support the implementation of key projects.
- Supporting economic growth through funding programs such as the Indigenous Business Development Fund and the Regional Economic Development Fund.
- Management of nine regionally based economic development committees.
A major priority is Indigenous economic development, which has its own dedicated team of staff and assists with information and advice on enterprise development and land access.
The Regional Development Unit has its headquarters in Alice Springs and offices in Tennant Creek, Katherine, Nhulunbuy and Darwin. Staff in the regional offices are available to discuss any potential economic development project or idea.
Key Contacts
Regional Development Key Contacts
Indigenous Development Programs
Content current at 16 December 2010.
