RDA Adelaide Metropolitan collaborates with the 7 regional South Australian RDAs to identify and develop opportunities to improve economic, employment and trade linkages between capital cities and the regions.

All RDA Committees are responsible for:

• providing independent advice to all 3 levels of government on critical issues affecting their regions
• collaborating with relevant stakeholders to identify economic opportunities and leverage private and public sector investment to their regions
• connecting regional businesses, councils and industry sectors with international trade partners, financial markets and potential investors
• working closely with community leaders to identify priority activities that will drive regional economic development
• assisting local communities to identify funding sources and develop project proposals to support economic growth
• promoting awareness of government programs in the RDA community.

Some RDA Boards in SA also deliver a range of services and programs on behalf of other state and Australian Government departments.  

Funding is provided by the Australian Government, and funding, in-kind support and cooperation from the South Australian and local governments in South Australia. Australian Government funding is administered by the Australian Government's Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.

Further information, go to:

• South Australia Government Department of Primary Industries and Regions 
• Local Government Association of South Australia  
• RDA Charter