Publications

Following the receipt of a research proposal from Gordon Ingram Associates (GIA) as part of the department’s 10X Economy Open Call for research proposals in December 2022.  The Department for the E

The Department for the Economy funded the Fraser of AIlander Institute (FAI) at the University of Strathclyde to undertake independent research to investigate the potential for an offshore wind supply chain in Northern Ireland.

Higher Education Age Participation Index for Northern Ireland – 1998/99 to 2021/22.

This plan outlines work progressed across both the department and partner organisations and sets out the work schedule that will be undertaken over the next year.

This publication provides the data from Higher education statistical fact sheets available in open data format.

The Careers Service has published "Spotlight on Economics", the latest in a series of subject-based career guides. This publication showcases the benefits of studying economics and the wide range of careers options the subject opens up.

The Department for the Economy committed in Action 20 of the Energy Strategy 2022 Action Plan to “carry out a cost/benefit analysis of electricity and gas smart meters” in Northern Ireland which was completed in December 2022.

In December 2021, DfE published the Energy Strategy for Northern Ireland – The Path to Net Zero Energy and one of the commitment statements within the Energy Strategy is: “We will produce a comprehensive energy evidence programme to inform policy decisions”.

The Apprenticeships in NI Fact Sheet provides a summary of the DfE funded apprenticeships. Provision ranges from Level 2 apprenticeships up to Level 7 Higher Level Apprenticeships.

Guidance for FE colleges on timetabling requirements.

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.

A presentation outlining research around skills inequalities in older people (50+) in Northern Ireland.

The Department for the Economy's gifts and hospitality register.

Research project led by Energy and Utility Skills investigating the skills required for a transition to an advanced zero emission, indigenous diverse energy secure and circular economy in Northern Ireland.

Privacy Notice for Apprenticeships Marketing and Development Branch 2023 Stakeholder Survey.

The Careers Occupational Information Unit (COIU), within the Careers Service, produces regular bulletins on key sectors within the economy.

This circular introduces the newly-formed project Step Up. Step Up is funded through the New Deal for Northern Ireland funding package and managed by the Department for the Economy. The funding covers the financial year 2023/24 and financial year 2024/25.

This publication presents information on Renewable Electricity Generation for Northern Ireland.

Research undertaken by EY to present the added value of tourism in the context of Northern Ireland’s economic vision, to identify key challenges by 2030 and identify international best practice that could inform government policy.

The Department for the Economy is conducting a public review to inform a new procurement exercise to extend coverage of gigabit-capable broadband across Northern Ireland. The data table shows how the department has assessed broadband coverage by postcode.