What Policy Challenges Lie Ahead for Northern Ireland Assembly?
Devolved government has returned to the Parliament Buildings at Stormont, and members of the legislative assembly must now begin to tackle the backlog of public sector challenges.
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Policy Responses to Economic Inactivity: Addressing a Cross-Cutting Problem
Read moreStubbornly high economic inactivity levels are a key contributor to the UK’s challenging economic outlook. IPPO teams at Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Glasgow have been gathering evidence on policy responses to economic inactivity.
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Policy Interventions Needed to Reduce Economic Inactivity in Northern Ireland
Read moreNorthern Ireland is at a critical juncture to tap into the potential of its older workforce, both in terms of recruitment and retaining their valuable skills within the labour force. However, numerous obstacles, such as declining health, caregiving responsibilities, and age-related discrimination, can hasten the disengagement of older individuals from the workforce.
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The Importance of Emotional Resilience for Young People in Northern Ireland
Read moreThe COVID-19 restrictions had unexpected and far-reaching effects on children and young people in Northern Ireland. During the pandemic, there was a significant increase in the number of young people seeking mental health services. The reduction of support previously accessible through schools and the suspension of mental health specialist support teams further compounded the situation.
