| Synopsis: |
Invest NI was established in April 2002 as a Non-Departmental Public Body, operating at arm's length from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI). On its creation, Invest NI became Northern Ireland's major economic development organisation, assuming the responsibilities of the Industrial Development Board (IDB), the Local Enterprise Development Unit (LEDU) and the Industrial Research and Technology Unit (IRTU). This merger presented Invest NI with a number of significant challenges. This review examines Invest NI's performance since its inception in April 2002 to March 2011. It discusses performance against its internal targets, other key aspects of performance, makes comparisons with other economic development agencies (EDAs) in Britain and the Republic of Ireland and looks at plans for future improvements |