SWOT definition
Examples of SWOT in a sentence
Provide strategic planning method(s) such as the use of a SWOT analysis which will lead to an understanding of the critical issues that face an agency in maintaining or improving its competitive and financial performance.
The need for an effective ladder of opportunity for trained young people to enter into and progress in farming and which will result in an improved age profile of farmers has also been clearly demonstrated in the public consultation process and in the SWOT analysis.
The outcome of the EAFRD public consultations and the SWOT analyses demonstrated a broad need for improving competitiveness and farm viability through, for example, the provision of support for on-farm investments.
The outcome of the public consultation processes and the SWOT analyses also demonstrated a broad need for support for the organisation of artisan and small scale food production particularly added value production, participation in quality schemes including continuing emphasis on animal welfare and the strengthening of the producers’ position in the market including cooperation and collaboration.
The trend analysis which identified the inherent challenges in attaining the 2020 targets and the findings of the SWOT Analysis carried out as part of the Needs Analysis strongly supports the inclusion of this as a key investment priority and recognises the opportunities for strong regional growth arising from such investment.
The EMFF SWOT and Needs Analysis identified a need to support the enhancement of the competitiveness and viability of aquaculture and seafood processing SMEs. Beyond fisheries, the ability to exploit ocean resources in order to create jobs or add value to local economies has too often been overlooked in the past in relation to the debate on economic development in Ireland.
The national SWOT analysis presented in Table 1.38 highlights Malta’s current limitations and development potentials which Government aims to address and exploit in the coming years.
The above SWOT and situation analyses reveal that the programme area is very rich in natural and cultural resources but some parts of it are underdeveloped compared even to respective national standards.
In this regard, Malta’s Funding Priorities for the 2014-2020 period have been delineated based on the national SWOT.
Based on the in-depth situation analysis provided earlier within this document, as well as on the feedback received particularly from public and private sectors, civil society, NGOs and other interested stakeholders197, a SWOT analysis was undertaken with a view to identifying areas of development where Malta can capitalize on its strengths, exploit opportunities for development and address its weaknesses and threats.