Minister launches consultation on 10X Performance Management Framework

Date published: 12 October 2022

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today launched a public consultation which seeks views on the performance management framework that will set the structure for achieving a 10X Economy.

The 10X Economic Vision was launched last year and sets out an ambitious economic vision for a decade of innovation. The next step in implementing this vision is to set out clear objectives and how they will be achieved.

Commenting on the consultation Minister Lyons said: “Building on our commitment for greater collaboration in delivering a ten times better economy that benefits everyone, we are launching this short consultation on our ambitious objectives for the Department.

“As Minister for the Economy, I recognise the massive potential for our local economy and want to ensure we realise that ambition. I recognise that the challenge will be difficult for some, and indeed require change, not least within my own Department. Your input is an important step in shaping future planning within my department and delivering on our ambition to become one of the world’s leading small advanced economies. I look forward to hearing your views on the framework I am putting forward today.”

Details of the consultation on the 10X Performance Management Framework is available on the Department's website. This formal public consultation opens today and ends at 17.00 on 26 October. Responses can be submitted at the Consultation on 10x Performance Management Framework page.

The consultation is launched alongside publication of the 10X Vision Baseline report. This report is a key component of the wider Performance Management Framework, setting out the reference point from which the Department will monitor progress and success.

The Minister added: “We are also using this launch as an opportunity to identify stakeholders who would like to contribute to more detailed 10X conversations, through participation in focus and co-design groups. It is also an opportunity for them to simply share more about their views on our three 10X themes - innovation, inclusion and sustainability.”

Expressions of interest for the policy process can be made through the 10x Performance Management Framework: Expressions of interest for further engagement page.

This will remain open until 18 January 2023.

Roseann Kelly MBE, Chief Executive, Women in Business has said: “As the largest business network for female entrepreneurs and senior business leaders in Northern Ireland I warmly welcome the Department’s inclusion strand of 10X and its focus on inclusive growth. I welcome the opportunity to join the conversation to help shape the performance management framework that will drive positive outcomes for our women in business.”

Dr Andrew Woods, Chief Executive Officer, Catagen has said: “I welcome this important opportunity for further market led rapid innovation and therefore 10X economic growth. It is critical that we work together to maximise our market opportunities not just here in Northern Ireland but across the globe. The NET ZERO economy presents an enormous economic opportunity for the region. New technologies deployed at an industrial scale will help address the challenge posed by increasing energy costs and the rising and very real threats posed by climate change. Technologies like Green Hydrogen and EFuel production, which are being pioneered here at CATAGEN, can help end our dependency on expensive fossil fuels, and support our transition to clean home-grown energy and lead to tremendous technology export potential.”