Publications

As a signatory to the Concordat for the Support of Career Development of Researchers Development, DfE reviews its compliance with the principles of the Concordat and submits a short annual report on how we as a funding organisation, endeavour to support positive and inclusive

The Department for the Economy engaged Business Consultancy Services (BCS) to complete a review of the Labour Relations Agency (LRA), in line with Cabinet Office ‘Tailored Reviews’ guidance.

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

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).

Statistics and Research Branch (Tertiary Education) is responsible for the collection, quality assurance, analysis and publication of timely and accurate information derived from a wide range of statistical information returns supplied by the higher education institutions (HEI

Privacy notice around the Postgraduate Research Award (PGA) Scheme Survey 2024.

Equality screening in regards to US-Ireland Research and Development (R&D) Partnership Programme - proposed change to revise the number of no-cost grant extensions which will be authorised by the Department during the lifetime of a project, for all new US-Ireland proj

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

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.

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.

Department for the Economy has published this Action Plan in response to the Independent Review of Invest NI.

This screening template relates to the Invest NI Action Plan which will address the recommendations made in the Independent Review of Invest NI report (published 11 January 2023).

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.

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 has now been prepared which i

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 (SENI).

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.

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.