Research Papers 2012
Synopsis: Here you will find a list of Committee for Employment and Learning research papers published during 2012.
Rationale for Departmental Reorganisation and Location of DEL Principal Activities in Similar Government Departments
- Date: 25/04/2012
This paper provides information on the reasons cited for Departmental reorganisation in a number of regional and national governments. In order to ensure the relevancy with regards to the proposed reorganisation of the Department for Employment and Learning, the paper will be focused on government departments with a similar role. In addition, the paper includes a table detailing where the principal activities of the Department for Employment and Learning lie in other national and regional governments.
Economic Development in San Diego and Detroit
- Date: 02/03/2012
The following paper provides a brief discussion of the economic development in San Diego and Detroit. The paper includes a short discussion of the collapse of the local economies in both these cities and provides key points as to how the local governments regenerated or are in the process of regenerating their economies.
Northern Ireland Draft Economic Strategy – Areas of Note for the Employment and Learning Committee
- Date: 29/02/2012
On the 17th November 2011 the draft Economic Strategy for Northern Ireland was released. Interested parties have until the 22 of February 2012 to provide comments and suggestions to the consultation. This paper provides a brief overview of the main points of the Strategy which are relevant to the work and remit of the Committee of Employment and Learning. In addition, Appendix 1 to this paper provides a table detailing the objectives for DEL as detailed in the Draft Action Plan for the Strategy.
Education Maintenance Allowance – The Scottish Model
- Date: 29/02/2012
The following paper discusses the Scottish Model of EMA and how it differs from the system as delivered in Northern Ireland.
Potential Locations for Committee for Employment and Learning Study Visit
- Date: 26/01/2012
The following paper was requested in order to inform the decision of the Committee for Employment and Learning in selecting a European Union destination that provides a best practice example of improvements in employment (through work skills projects, structural reform, etc.) which result in overall economic and social growth.
Programme for Government 2011-15: Areas of Note to the Committee for Employment and Learning
- Date: 17/01/2012
The following paper discusses the recent PFG 2011-15 and its implications for the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL), including strategic priorities, key goals and commitments. The paper also includes a brief discussion of the pertinent points from the previous PFG and what targets have been met.
