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.
Draft Budget 2015-16: Summary
10 Nov 2014Bob Harper Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public Affairs, Budget 2015-2016Economy, Budget
This article summarises the key points from the Draft Budget and is aimed at people in the voluntary and community sector who are replying to the consultation.
Energy Markets in Northern Ireland - Masterclass
17 Oct 2014Bob Harper Policy & Public Affairs, Centre for Economic EmpowermentEconomy
NICVA's Centre for Economic Empowerment held its fourth Masterclass of the year, delving into Northern Ireland's energy markets.
Zero-hours Contracts Public Consultation: NICVA Response
10 Oct 2014Bob Harper Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public AffairsEconomy, Employing People, HR
The Department of Employment and Learning held a public consultation on the use of zero-hours contracts in Northern Ireland. The response from NICVA is below.
Response to zero-hours contracts consultation
8 Oct 2014Bob Harper Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public Affairs, HREconomy, Employing People
The Department of Employment and Learning issued a public consultation on the use of zero-hours contracts in Northern Ireland. NICVA's response is included below.
Zero-Hours Contracts: Consultation Event
19 Sep 2014Bob Harper Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public AffairsEconomy, Employing People
NICVA hosted an event to discuss the Department for Employment and Learning's public consultation on zero-hours contracts.
Why Northern Ireland needs a Living Wage
16 Sep 2014Lisa McElherron Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public AffairsEconomy
The Centre for Economic Empowerment has recently published some important research into the benefits of introducing a minimum wage in Northern Ireland. NICVA’s Head of Public Affairs, Lisa McElherron makes the case for its introduction.
An Economic Analysis of the Living Wage in Northern Ireland
8 Sep 2014Bob Harper Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public AffairsEconomy
This report estimates the economic impact of introducing the Living Wage in Northern Ireland.
Calculating Public Spending and Revenue in Northern Ireland
28 Aug 2014Bob Harper Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public AffairsEconomy
This article explains some of the issues involved in apportioning public spending and revenue to Northern Ireland.
The Creative Economy
4 Jul 2014Eoin Rooney Centre for Economic EmpowermentEconomy
In recent years various research papers, strategies and inquiries have examined the potential of Northern Ireland's 'creative industries'
