england rural development programme appendix a1 north east region 123 section 2 proposed strategy objectives and priorities for action 1 analysis of regional strengths disparities gaps potential weaknesses opportunities & threats swot process 376 the s was initially carried out early in planning by members group rpg put forward a number issues that they considered must address exercise on thematic basis focusing environmental social economic separately but with cross interest groups discussing each results were compiled into three tables outlining key aspects this approach ensured no one aspect overshadowed another is essential to underpin sustainable areas 377 initial analyses subsequently tested against assessment baseline data situation report refined take account intra
