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Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment

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Goals

We will prioritise investment in science, technology and innovation and the development of the knowledge society.

We will review and update industrial policies and interventions in light of the evolving competitiveness environment, developments in respect of the all island economy and the need for regional balance. We will implement change where necessary.

We will develop and implement policies to enhance the enterprise environment, leading to the start up and growth of competitive firms, continued foreign direct investment and sustainable development.

High Level Performance Indicators for Goals

Science, Technology and Innovation

LBusiness Expenditure on Research and Development (BERD);

LGross Expenditure on Research and Development (GERD);

LEnhancement of research strength underpinning strategic

technologies of ICT and Biotechnology - to be measured against a baseline assessment of these areas in the Public Research System carried out in 2002;

LImpact of the research, technological development and

innovation measures aimed at industry as measured through the mid-term evaluation of the Productive Sector OP and through a series of evaluations of selected measures over the next three years;