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LDA: The Equality and Diversity Agenda

Explore the extensive equality and diversity agenda implemented by the London Development Agency (LDA), focusing on strategic investments, business support, and skills training to foster economic activity and tackle social challenges in the region. Learn about key achievements, programs, and initiatives driving London's progress towards a more inclusive and vibrant community.

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LDA: The Equality and Diversity Agenda

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  1. LDA: The Equality and Diversity Agenda Arun Batra Director – Equality and Diversity 6th September 2006

  2. The Role of the LDA • The Mayor’s agency for business and jobs • 1 of 9 Regional Development Agencies • LDA investment budget for 2005-06 = £405m/PS • How we work • EDS – Mayor’s strategy to develop London - Places and infrastructure, People, Enterprise, M&P • Corporate Plan – LDA business plan

  3. Areas of Achievement • How we work • CIP (Corporate Investment Panel) • Specific Equality Investment-Approx £40m (£75m inc Opps Funds) • Specific investment in BAME business support- £43m • Opportunities Fund £50m – 78 projects – 15,000 BAME - 14,000 women – 5,000 disabled • Rigorous performance monitoring – 24 measurements – budget allocation/forecast spend • Level 5 - ESLG

  4. Areas of Achievement • Targets – BAME WOMEN DISABLED • Business Link Transition- £23m per year • Diversity Works for London – £10m over 4 years • Stephen Lawrence Centre, Bernie Grant Centre, Wembley, Rich Mix

  5. London’s challenges • High unemployment rate. • High child poverty rate. • Barriers to employment and skills needs. • High costs. • Health inequalities. • Pollution issues. • Transport.

  6. Challenges • Equality and Diversity Strategy (sophistication) • Economic activity of Muslim women • Employment Support – Disabled/Bangladeshi/Pakistani • (esp women) • Business support – Black Carib/African Carib/Black Others • Skills training –Bangladeshi/Black Carib/Muslium/Mix Race

  7. Olympics - Challenge • LDA delivers on key commitments/diversity and legacy • LETF • Construction Skills Training • Volunteer Programme • Local Labour and Business Scheme • Olympic Intelligence and Forecasting Unit • Olympic Business Club • ODA/Listed Authority • Legacy • 29 days • 250k jobs • 100k new homes

  8. Olympics - Challenge • Procurement Opportunities • www.london2012.com/business • www.tendertowin.com • PDP substantial expansion • NSMDC • Procurement Strategy • Robustness of Contracts • PQQs (Diversity Dividend) • Questionnaires

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