Publications

In October 2022, CCEA Regulation was commissioned by the Department for the Economy to conduct a longitudinal evaluation of the alternative assessment and awarding arrangements for vocational training qualifications (VTQ) across the whole COVID-19-impacted period: su

The department monitors recently published relevant research reports and, each quarter, produces a summary in the Research Digests for wider dissemination.

A factsheet has been produced that details monthly online job posting trends across Northern Ireland. It includes an assessment of selected sectors as well as skills in demand.

In January 2023, the Department for the Economy (DfE) commissioned Steer Economic Development (Steer-ED), supported by DMS Research & Consulting and Norman Apsley, to undertake research into Northern Ireland’s software economy: the organisations and people that devel

The department conducted a public review to inform a new procurement exercise to extend coverage of gigabit-capable broadband across Northern Ireland.

This report presents key details of the participation by 16- to 19-year-olds in full-time education and vocational training in Northern Ireland (NI).

This statistical bulletin presents a range of analysis regarding enrolments and students (both regulated and non-regulated) in the Northern Ireland further education sector covering academic years 2018/19 to 2022/23.

DfE's Analytical Services Division produces a monthly economic update which analyses the main trends and events arising each month, both in the local economy and also any national or global economic events which will impact on Northern Ireland.

An evaluation has been carried out by Cogent Management Consulting into the outcome of the Northern Ireland High Street Scheme.

This paper explores a pre-tax profitability measure derived from components of businesses' returns between 2017 and 2021 as captured by the Northern Ireland Annual Business Inquiry (NIABI).

The department monitors recently published relevant research reports and, each quarter, produces a summary in the Research Digests for wider dissemination.

The UK and Turkish Governments have announced plans to begin talks on an updated trade agreement in 2024. The deal would replace the existing UK-Turkey FTA that could boost trade and help UK companies maximise opportunities in this area.

Research carried out by Queen's University Belfast Business School in partnership with the Economic and Social Research Institute examining economic inactivity in Northern Ireland given the persistently high rates of inactivity in NI compared to other UK countries.

Following the UK’s exit from the European Union, the free flow of personal data from the EU to the UK is underpinned by a data adequacy decision.

This is the ninth annual survey of FE college leavers in Northern Ireland. Data was collected approximately six months after completing and achieving a regulated qualification, at Level 3 or below, in the 2021/22 academic year.  

First degree and postgraduate students with narrow STEM qualifications gained at NI HEIs (10X Strategic Goal) – 2017/18 to 2021/22.

This analysis explores the relationship between exports, innovation, and productivity in a small economy context to provide insight into a strategic approach to export promotion in Northern Ireland aligned with the 10x Economy.

The Department for the Economy commissioned KPMG to prepare this research report. The report aims to facilitate a broader understanding of Northern Ireland’s Food Supply Chain/Safety (FSCS) and Agri-Tech capability, and future windows of opportunity.

Research Bulletins are short analytical articles on topical economic and labour market issues. They help to build understanding of current trends and raise awareness of research and analysis carried out.

Further education equality tables have been produced in response to a request from the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI) for its ‘Measuring Equality in Northern Ireland’ monitoring framework.