2261 publications
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Careers Occupational Information Unit - Spotlight on Psychometric Testing
Psychometric testing is increasingly used as part of the recruitment and selection process.In this feature, we take a look at what it is, why it is used, common myths, as well as providing some practical...
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The relationship between exports, innovation and productivity in small advanced economies: implications for Northern Ireland
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.
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Understanding Northern Ireland’s Food Supply Chain/Safety and Agri-Tech capability, and future windows of opportunity
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.
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Energy Strategy e-bulletin 23
This is the twenty third edition of the Energy Strategy e-bulletin, which aims to keep stakeholders informed about progress on the new Energy Strategy for Northern Ireland.
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Offshore Renewable Energy Action Plan SEA Scoping Report
The Department for the Economy has commissioned a Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitat Regulations Assessment (SEA/HRA) for Offshore Renewable Energy in the Northern Ireland Marine Area. As part of this process an SEA Scoping Report...
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Careers Occupational Information Unit bulletin - Data Careers
The Careers Occupational Information Unit, within the Careers Service, produces regular bulletins on growing sectors within the economy. This bulletin covers "Data Careers".
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Call for Evidence - new Social Economy Work Programme from April 2024
The Department for the Economy funds a Social Economy Work Programme which delivers strategic support to the social enterprise sector. The Work Programme is currently delivered on the Department’s behalf by Social Enterprise Northern Ireland...
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Further Education Sector activity in Northern Ireland by Local Government District: 2017/18 to 2021/22 - tables
The tables presents a range of analysis regarding enrolments and students in the Northern Ireland further education sector covering academic years 2017/18 to 2021/22.
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Careers Occupational Information Unit newsflash - social housing careers
Social housing - a career option within the Health and Social Care family.The Careers Occupational Information Unit (COIU), within the Careers Service, produces regular publications on developments within the NI economy.
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Higher Level Apprenticeships at further education equality tables
Further education Higher level Apprenticeship (HLA) 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.
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Research Bulletins 2023
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.
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Employment and earnings outcomes of ApprenticeshipsNI achievers
This ad hoc report presents analysis from a one-off data linkage pilot project linking ApprenticeshipsNI (AppsNI) records with employment and earnings data.Analysis covers participants from the DfE-funded AppsNI programme who achieved a full apprenticeship framework...
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10X Economy: A further open call for research proposals
In October 2022, the Department for the Economy published its research programme “A 10X Economy - Research Programme 2022-23 and Beyond”. This highlights the key research areas as the department seeks to deliver on its...
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Disability Action Plan 2022-2027
This plan sets out what the department will do to fulfill its obligations in respect of its disability duties under Section 49A of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
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Audit of Inequalities 2022-2027
The department's Audit of Inequalities and associated Action Plan provide a strategic overview of inequalities and set out the actions by which we intend to address inequality.
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Insolvency Service Annual Report 2020
The Department for the Economy is required to prepare an annual general report under Article 372 of the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 on matters within the Insolvency Order. The department is also required to...
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Draft Circular Economy Strategy for Northern Ireland - Public Consultation Response Report
The Department for the Economy has completed a public consultation exercise on the draft Circular Economy Strategy for Northern Ireland. This report presents the findings of the public consultation which will help both in finalising...
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Further education equality tables
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. The analysis covers the characteristics of...
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Q2 2023 Research Digests
The department monitors recently published relevant research reports and, each quarter, produces a summary in the Research Digests for wider dissemination.
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FE Circular 07/23 - hardship fund 2023/24
This circular sets out terms and conditions for the payment of the Hardship Fund (Discretionary) from 1 August 2023 and supersedes previous guidance.