The new EEDA Regional Economic Strategy (RES), A Shared Vision, focuses on eight strategic goals that address the sustainable economic development of the region. 

The goals are:

Goal one - A skills base that can support a world-class economy

Goal two - Growing competitiveness, productivity and entrepreneurship

Goal three - Global leadership in developing and realising innovation in science, technology and research

Goal four - High quality places to live, work and visit

Goal five - Social inclusion and broad participation in the regional economy

Goal six - Making the most from the development of international gateways and national and regional transport corridors

Goal seven - A leading information society

Goal eight - An exemplar for the efficient use of resources