AQW 12219/22-27 Written question to the First Minister and deputy First Minister
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the work of their Department's Economic Policy Unit.
Asked by Connie Egan MLA on 20 May 2024
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 20 May 2024
- Answer due by
- 5 June 2024
- Answered
- 4 June 202415 days after tabling
- Department
- The Executive Office
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The Executive Insight and Strategy Unit (formerly known as the Economic Policy Unit) was formed in 2023 to develop a stronger understanding of our performance and international competitiveness, and to support policy development.
The unit continues to develop the relevant socio-economic research, data, and emerging trends at regional, national, European, and global level. Identifying gaps in data and capability and working with colleagues across the Executive and external stakeholders.