Economic Inactivity consultation

Consultation opened on 23 January 2014. Closing date 17 April 2014.

Summary

The Economic Inactivity Strategic Framework outlines a systematic approach to tackle the key themes associated with economic inactivity in Northern Ireland and the public consultation exercise will inform the development and implementation of the final strategy.

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Consultation description

The Northern Ireland Executive's Programme for Government includes a commitment for DEL and DETI to develop and implement a strategy to reduce economic inactivity through skills, training, incentives and job creation. Economic inactivity is a labour market classification referring to those neither in work nor unemployed and Northern Ireland has had persistently high levels of economic inactivity for over 30 years, ranging between 26% and 32% of the working age population (16 - 64 years), irrespective of changes in the economic cycle. 

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