2011 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade & Business
The recent study of North/South trade flows by InterTradeIreland showed that trade is below that expected. This study goes further in exploring some possible explanations for this gap between expected and actual North/South trade. The two factors which have been looked at are the differences in the sectoral structure of the two economies on the island of Ireland and the level of foreign direct investment (FDI) in different sectors and how this affects trade patterns. Once these factors are taken account of the real gap between actual and expected North/South trade volumes is considerably closer.
2004 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
The aim of Entrepreneurship on the Island of Ireland in 2004 is to develop insights into the entrepreneurial environment on the island of Ireland and to recommend means by which a dynamic entrepreneurial environment can be developed throughout the island. The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Adult Population Surveys for Northern Ireland and Ireland have been merged to allow the island analysis to be undertaken.
2004 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
The aim of Entrepreneurship on the Island of Ireland in 2004 is to develop insights into the entrepreneurial environment on the island of Ireland and to recommend means by which a dynamic entrepreneurial environment can be developed throughout the island. The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Adult Population Surveys for Northern Ireland and Ireland have been merged to allow the island analysis to be undertaken.
2004 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
The aim of Entrepreneurship on the Island of Ireland in 2004 is to develop insights into the entrepreneurial environment on the island of Ireland and to recommend means by which a dynamic entrepreneurial environment can be developed throughout the island. The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Adult Population Surveys for Northern Ireland and Ireland have been merged to allow the island analysis to be undertaken.
2005 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
This report provides an overview of the extent, nature and intensity of cross-border business linkages among companies on the island in 2002. The findings were drawn from the cross-border survey of companies carried out on behalf of InterTradeIreland by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) in Dublin. The main objectives of the survey were to: Define business activities within the island; define business operating problems on the island, define a perception of business problems and to provide a quantitative analysis of the export and import linkages. The report identifies synergies which could derive from cross-border trade.
2009 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
This report aims to assess whether aggregate and sectoral cross-border trade between Ireland and Northern Ireland is at, above or below the expected level. As such the analysis provides a vital input into the formulation and targeting of policies to promote trade and business development on the island of Ireland.
2009 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
The aim of this study is to identify where differences in regulation impose a significant cost to businesses that wish to operate on both sides of the border.
2009 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
This report details investigative research into the management practices currently in use in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The objectives were to: compare the levels of managerial skills with those in Great Britain and other countries; identify areas of weakness in the management practices of manufacturing firms; identify the factors that may account for the differences; indicate where targeted improvements could improve performance and investigate whether similar issues also apply in tradable services firms.
2008 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
This report provides significant baseline information on the growing environmental goods and services (EGS) sector, and identifies how the sector offers both Ireland and Northern Ireland potential for economic growth through the development of high-value ‘green collar’ businesses and jobs. In looking at the existing enterprise base, drivers of the EGS sector and international developments, the strongest possibilities for enterprise opportunities in a number of key sub-sectors are identified.
2007 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
Study into the potential viability of a direct shipping service between the island of Ireland and North America deals with issues which are highly significant for the competitiveness of business in both parts of the island. The study examines the elements which would have to interlock successfully in order to deliver a direct shipping service which makes economic sense for both users and shippers and is sustainable.
2006 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
The AIBCM resulted in seven research working papers focusing on key policy issues completed between May 2004 and October 2006 including: Innovation; Productivity and profitability; Factors which shape export performance; Comparative competitive performance of firms; Distribution of sectoral productivity; Factors behind cross-border cooperation; Spatial clustering and firm performance.
2006 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
This report provided 18 recommendations to improve company competitiveness through all-island collaboration. The key recommendation was the establishment of an all-island network to take forward the other recommendations from the reports, which were based around innovation, industry-academic collaboration, training and up-skilling, all-island benchmarking activity and best practice.
2005 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
This report presents for the first time a snapshot of the business networks and clusters on the Island of Ireland. It concludes that the incidence of networks and clusters is widespread and that significant numbers of companies are involved. The report identifies a total of 110 networks and clusters across the island - with participation drawn from close to 10,000 firms, 93 per cent of which are small or medium-sized enterprises. The report also identifies the key role that public sector agencies play in supporting the development of business networks and clusters, in both North and South.
2005 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
The directory is a key business resource, providing a list of organisations that supply technical services across a range of sectors. The accredited services available from each organisation have been highlighted as the use of recognised standards and verifiable procedures provides for confidence in the safety, quality and environmental acceptability of products and processes. The directory contains information on the services of more than 140 organisations and covers many diverse technological fields.
2005 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
This report provides an overview of the extent, nature and intensity of cross-border business linkages among companies on the island in 2002. The findings were drawn from the cross-border survey of companies carried out on behalf of InterTradeIreland by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) in Dublin. The main objectives of the survey were to: Define business activities within the island; define business operating problems on the island, define a perception of business problems and to provide a quantitative analysis of the export and import linkages. The report identifies synergies which could derive from cross-border trade.
2005 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
This report analyses the entrepreneurial activity in Ireland in 2004 and compares it to that in other high income countries. It is also tracked over time to detect changes and the early emergence of trends. It also makes policy recommendations for an increased entrepreneurial activity on the island.
2003 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
This report represents the first in-depth assessment of entrepreneurial activity on the island of Ireland. The report suggests that the differences in the extent, scope, and trends in entrepreneurial activity between Ireland and Northern Ireland may be due to differences in policy objectives and policy interventions; in the personal social context of the adult population (belief in skills to start a new business and presence of role models); in rates of informal investment in new businesses; in the general economic environment; and in the demographic profile of the population.
2003 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
The report highlighted differences in the performance of manufacturing sectors N&S this was as a result of the dominance of FDI in certain sectors in the South.
2002 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
This report recommended that the departments of education North and South construct a formal North-South qualifications exercise as a matter of urgency once the new Ireland and Northern Ireland frameworks became embedded.
2003 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
Developing an understanding of trade flows within a North/South context is complicated by the existence of three official sources of statistics on trade across the shared border. Some confusion exists over fundamental issues such as the quantum of North/South trade flows, the balance of trade between the North and the South and the sectoral composition of such trade. This report clears the ground of the confusion that surrounds these basic issues, as far as is possible within current data collection procedures. It uncovers the definitional and methodological differences that account for the apparent inconsistencies between the three official data series and allows a reliable baseline indicator to be established against which future movements can be assessed.
2003 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
This report identifies a latent demand for air flights between Northern Ireland and a range of locations in the Republic of Ireland particularly between Belfast and Cork/Dublin/Shannon. The current limited availability of cross-border air services is a significant gap in the range of transport facilities vital for the support of cross-border trade and business development, recreation and tourism. The report presents an overview of the financial viability of the most promising air routes and outlines the contribution of Public Service Obligation (PSO) support and interline traffic for sector viability.
2002 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
The Chamber E-Business Survey 2002 is one of the largest independent pieces of research into the take up of e-business among small and medium sized businesses in Ireland. It is intended to highlight the progress that has been made since 2001 and more importantly the obstacles that remain to the increased use of ICT which is critical to the competitiveness of Irish businesses.
2002 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
This working paper is one in a series of three such papers which look at all-island competitiveness issues in the areas of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), eBusiness and Skills. The general aim of the papers is to explore areas in which a shared vision and a commonality of purpose could lead to collaborative programmes offering genuine competitive advantage for both jurisdictions.
2002 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
This paper develops a number of proposals to improve supply chains across the island of Ireland. It is based on a review of theory and practice and includes an analysis of agency activities in the area. The report has identified specific areas to improve competitiveness through increased collaboration in supply chain management, sub-supply and supplier development.
2000 | Format: PDF | Category: Trade
Review of cross-border trade between the North and South of Ireland, with a particular focus on the food and drink sector. It includes recommendations targeted to address information deficiencies, barriers to trade and opportunities of development.