AQO 1002/22-27 Oral question to the First Minister and deputy First Minister
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the priorities of the Executive Insight and Strategy Unit.
Asked by David Honeyford MLA on 10 October 2024
- Answered
- Oral
- After due date
- Tabled
- 10 October 2024
- Answer due by
- 21 October 2024
- Answered
- 13 November 202434 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 economic performance and international competitiveness, and to support policy development in the Department.
The unit has developed relevant socio-economic research on the Measuring the Missions, Competitiveness and modelling the impact of inclusion, while working with colleagues across the Executive and external stakeholders.
Since 5 August 2024, the Unit has also been responsible for providing Ministerial briefing and the economic appraisal of strategically important business cases.