Economy

NICVA's Centre for Economic Empowerment (CEE) programme is a think-tank, set up to help the sector become better informed about economic issues and take part more effectively in economic policy debates. We carry out research, and run training courses and masterclasses on a wide range of currrent economic issues.

The Assembly's Economic Powers

13 Dec 2012Eoin Rooney Centre for Economic EmpowermentEconomy

In her Ministerial Foreword, Arlene Foster writes approvingly that the Northern Ireland Economic Strategy “has been developed by locally elected politicians to meet the particular needs of our economy”.

Economic conference - a new stage for free thinking and debate

5 Dec 2012Eoin Rooney Centre for Economic EmpowermentEconomy

NICVA’s Centre for Economic Empowerment (CEE) hosted its second annual economic conference in Belfast yesterday focusing on the issue of job creation in Northern Ireland. 

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26 Nov 2012Andrea Thornbury ResearchEconomy, Funding, Charity Regulation, Governance, Viewfinder (Research)

This viewfinder survey focuses on the current economic environment, funding, the new charity regulations and governance.

Economic Inequality

21 Nov 2012Eoin Rooney Centre for Economic EmpowermentEconomy

Over the last three decades most societies have experienced a marked rise in economic inequality. In the UK, the top one per cent’s share of net income increased from 4% in 1978 to 10% in 2000.

A jobless recovery is no recovery

19 Nov 2012Seamus McAleavey Economy, Unemployment

Recessions may be measured by a fall in GDP but it is the loss of jobs that matters most.

Is the Housing Strategy Facing the Future?

29 Oct 2012Eoin Rooney Centre for Economic EmpowermentEconomy

Last week the Department for Social Development published its new housing strategy, Facing the Future, for consultation.

The Return of Social Responsibility

12 Oct 2012Eoin Rooney Centre for Economic EmpowermentEconomy

The concept of ‘personal responsibility’ is commonly invoked in discussions of social, moral and economic matters.

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14 Jun 2012Andrea Thornbury ResearchEconomy, Funding, Social Enterprise, Training, Viewfinder (Research)

This viewfinder survey focuses on the current economic environment and competition, the impact of public sector cuts, sources of income in the sector, training provision, social enterprises, staffing and volunteers.

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22 Nov 2010Andrea Thornbury ResearchCharity Regulation, Governance, Collaboration, Economy, Viewfinder (Research)

This Viewfinder survey looks at awareness of the new Charity Commission and preparedness for the new regulations; the Code of Good Governance; collaborative working and mergers; the impact of the economic recession and volunteering.

Impact of the Recession - Case Studies from the Sector (2010)

20 Apr 2010Andrea Thornbury ResearchEconomy

This research investigates how the impact of the recession is affecting organisations within the voluntary and community sector, and how these organisations are dealing with these effects.