Menu
15/03/2002
Robinson highlights role of education in an enterprise economy
Bruce Robinson, Permanent Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment has drawn attention to the important relationship between the education of Northern Ireland's young people and the future success of the local economy.
Speaking at the Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment Conference in Newcastle, on Friday 15 March, Mr Robinson said: “The education system has a vital role in preparing young people for the world of work. Educationalists have a vital contribution to make the provision of the skilled workforce needed to bolster a robust economy, and their contribution to the economic prospects of Northern Ireland cannot be overstated.
“An economy’s output depends on how many people are working - and how productive those people are. In the modern, knowledge-based economy, human capital is as significant a factor as physical capital in promoting economic growth."
The Permanent Secretary went on to discuss the importance of maintaining a workforce with the necessary level of skills needed to create increased levels of economic growth.
He stated: “Factors such as innovation, the quantity and quality of human capital and the levels of enterprise in an economy are critical if we are to continue the strong economic performance witnessed in recent years, and at present Northern Ireland still lags behind the UK in a number of key areas."
In his speech, Mr Robinson also outlined the role that government would play in "setting the overall strategic direction" for the local economy, through an enhanced policy development role for the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, and the new implementation body in the form of Invest Northern Ireland.
Mr Robinson said that the Department’s new role also called for more involvement with a wide variety of stakeholders, all of whom, he said, had a contribution to make to the success of the Northern Ireland economy.
He added: “We need to create in Northern Ireland a culture that supports enterprise; that encourages creativity; that promotes and rewards innovation; that learns from worldwide best practice and that capitalises on the skills and attributes of our people."
(CL)
Speaking at the Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment Conference in Newcastle, on Friday 15 March, Mr Robinson said: “The education system has a vital role in preparing young people for the world of work. Educationalists have a vital contribution to make the provision of the skilled workforce needed to bolster a robust economy, and their contribution to the economic prospects of Northern Ireland cannot be overstated.
“An economy’s output depends on how many people are working - and how productive those people are. In the modern, knowledge-based economy, human capital is as significant a factor as physical capital in promoting economic growth."
The Permanent Secretary went on to discuss the importance of maintaining a workforce with the necessary level of skills needed to create increased levels of economic growth.
He stated: “Factors such as innovation, the quantity and quality of human capital and the levels of enterprise in an economy are critical if we are to continue the strong economic performance witnessed in recent years, and at present Northern Ireland still lags behind the UK in a number of key areas."
In his speech, Mr Robinson also outlined the role that government would play in "setting the overall strategic direction" for the local economy, through an enhanced policy development role for the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, and the new implementation body in the form of Invest Northern Ireland.
Mr Robinson said that the Department’s new role also called for more involvement with a wide variety of stakeholders, all of whom, he said, had a contribution to make to the success of the Northern Ireland economy.
He added: “We need to create in Northern Ireland a culture that supports enterprise; that encourages creativity; that promotes and rewards innovation; that learns from worldwide best practice and that capitalises on the skills and attributes of our people."
(CL)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
16 June 2006
NI economy continues to perform well
A report published today has shown that the Northern Ireland economy continues to perform well. The Northern Ireland labour market is currently benefiting from historically high levels of employment and continuing low unemployment, and the latest figures show that annual economic growth is above the UK average.
NI economy continues to perform well
A report published today has shown that the Northern Ireland economy continues to perform well. The Northern Ireland labour market is currently benefiting from historically high levels of employment and continuing low unemployment, and the latest figures show that annual economic growth is above the UK average.
14 November 2006
'Enterprise Week' seminar targets social economy
Invest NI continued its series of 'Enterprise Week' events today with a seminar targeted at the social economy sector. The ‘Social Economy Counts’ seminar recognised the important role that social entrepreneurs play in building the local economy and encouraging social inclusion.
'Enterprise Week' seminar targets social economy
Invest NI continued its series of 'Enterprise Week' events today with a seminar targeted at the social economy sector. The ‘Social Economy Counts’ seminar recognised the important role that social entrepreneurs play in building the local economy and encouraging social inclusion.
04 May 2022
'Significant' Increase In Waste Sent To Landfill In NI
The amount of waste being send to landfill year-on-year in Northern Ireland has seen a 'significant' increase, according to latest local authority collected (LAC) municipal waste management statistics published by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
'Significant' Increase In Waste Sent To Landfill In NI
The amount of waste being send to landfill year-on-year in Northern Ireland has seen a 'significant' increase, according to latest local authority collected (LAC) municipal waste management statistics published by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
28 September 2011
New Builds 'Key To NI Recovery'
It has been reported that house building is key to Northern Ireland's economic recovery. According to John Armstrong, Managing Director of the Construction Employers Federation (CEF) the new build housing sector is one of the key industries that can help turn round Northern Ireland's economic fortunes and create growth and employment.
New Builds 'Key To NI Recovery'
It has been reported that house building is key to Northern Ireland's economic recovery. According to John Armstrong, Managing Director of the Construction Employers Federation (CEF) the new build housing sector is one of the key industries that can help turn round Northern Ireland's economic fortunes and create growth and employment.
11 April 2007
Community Interest Companies for NI
A new type of company, a Community Interest Company, has been introduced in Northern Ireland, following the implementation of new legislation here.
Community Interest Companies for NI
A new type of company, a Community Interest Company, has been introduced in Northern Ireland, following the implementation of new legislation here.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
