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2011
Profile of Education, Enterprise and Employment (3Es) in the Western Region 2011
This Profile of Education, Enterprise and Employment (3Es) in the Western Region 2011 provides an updated statistical profile of the 3Es situation in the Western Region based on new 2011 data. It is an information resource for public representatives, policymakers and anyone with an interest in the Western Region’s development. It also provides additional background and context for the WDC Policy Briefing Education, Enterprise & Employment: How can better integration of the 3Es drive growth in the Western Region? published in July 2011.
WDC Policy Briefing no. 5: Why invest in gas? Benefits of natural gas infrastructure for the North West
Significant parts of the North West have no natural gas infrastructure. Industries and businesses in areas without natural gas face higher energy costs, have fewer choices of fuel and higher carbon emissions. They also pay more in carbon charges. This WDC Policy Briefing focuses on the North West and in particular the need for natural gas infrastructure in eleven towns in counties Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon. The economic and other benefits of investing in natural gas infrastructure are estimated in the Briefing and the case is made for public investment in such infrastructure.
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Overview of Census 2011 Preliminary Results for the Western Region
The Census 2011 Preliminary Results contain data on population, population change, migration and the housing stock. This report provides an overview of the results for the counties of the Western Region. The region’s population grew by 7.5% between 2006 and 2011 to reach 819,851 persons.
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Education, Enterprise & Employment – How Can Better Integration Of The 3Es Drive Growth In The Western Region?
Education, enterprise and employment (3Es) are each fundamental to regional and national economic growth. They also rely on each other. In order to raise education levels, strengthen the enterprise base and grow employment opportunities in the Western Region we need to think about and deal with the 3Es in a more integrated way. This WDC Policy Briefing examines the 3Es, and more specifically their interactions within the Western Region. It makes a number of proposals for greater 3Es integration aimed at creating jobs and growth in the Western Region.
Future Growth Trajectories Creative West
Compiled by the Centre for Innovation & Structural Change (CISC) at NUI Galway on behalf of the Western Development Commission, the assessment quantifies the potential effects of implementing growth programmes to enable existing creative goods and services through access to global markets. The assessment highlights that real and lasting growth is possible and potentially significant in growing both the region’s creative and mainstream economy.
Energy Crop Opportunities in the Western Region
The report Energy Crop Opportunities in the Western Region presents an analysis of the potential of energy crops in the Western Region of Ireland based on the application of the national bioenergy Geographical Information System (BGIS), and discusses key factors impacting on the future development of the energy crop sector. The market analysis is of interest to existing and potential fuel producers and processors, private developers of bioenergy projects, local development companies and activists, and public sector players at a policy level and also public procurement of energy. The WDC delivered the report under RASLRES in partnership with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and Teagasc.
Air Access and Western Region – A Regional Perspective
This WDC Policy Briefing examines the importance of air access to the Western Region and the role of regional airports. It will show that these airports are important to the region’s economy, improving accessibility for enterprises and tourists. Airports in the Western Region will need continued support if they are to effectively help drive regional economic growth.
