Publications

The Northern Ireland Executive has set a target to secure at least €145m from Horizon 2020. This represents an increase of 65 per cent in Northern Ireland’s performance under the Framework 7 programme, the predecessor to Horizon 2020.

A guide to Northern Ireland support for potential applicants into Horizon 2020

Northern Ireland Horizon 2020 Contact Point Network - Members

Enabling Success is the new strategy for reducing economic inactivity in Northern Ireland.

The Northern Ireland Review of Business Red Tape,  advisory panel's report including their recommendations for regulatory reform in Northern Ireland. 

The final report of the Northern Ireland Review of Business Red Tape. 

RSM McClure Watters (Consulting) Ltd was appointed by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to undertake research into a Potential Hub System to Facilitate More Effective Communication between Regulators and with the Business Community.

On 9th September 2014 the Northern Ireland Executive agreed the Innovation Strategy for Northern Ireland 2014 - 2025

Innovation is the successful generation and exploitation of new ideas.

Morrow Gilchrist Associates was commissioned by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to undertake research into fees and charges levied by NI regulatory bodies via cost recovery programmes.

The small and micro business impact test is an integral part of the wider Regulatory Impact Assessment process and is specifically designed to focus on the specific demands likely to be placed on small and micro businesses.

The Standard Cost Model (SCM) – also known as the Dutch model – provides a framework methodology for measuring administrative costs.

These are annexes to the standard cost model (SCM) 

This document is to be used by staff who wish to publish a regulatory impact assessment.

Equlaity Screening Form for the Northern Ireland Innovation Strategy 2013-2025 

This report sets out the findings from a research project commissioned by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI) and the Department for Social Development (DSD) to examine the ‘third sector’ in Northern Ireland. 

This review provides a detailed understanding of how multiple cross-cutting issues prevent the economically inactive from seeking work. Specifically, the review considers two groups: those with family commitments; and the long-term sick and disabled.

Presentation from the Department for Social Development on the regulation of the private rented sector in NI.

A Research Seminar was held on 30 June 2011 with relevant economic stakeholders to help disseminate the findings of the research. This is a copy of the presentation. 

Information and reports on building economic competitiveness including lessons learned from a range of European economies.