MyHIE

Get a personalised experience with a MyHIE account

Make your life easier with a MyHIE account. It’ll save you time, help you find and organise content based on your needs and interests.

Cta Man
Create a MyHIE account Log in to MyHIE

Find out more about MyHIE

Front of HIE's building on Inverness Campus

New report on COVID impacts

Published: 18/09/2020

HIE has published a new report into the impacts of COVID-19 on the Highlands and Islands.

Martin Johnson HIE director of strategy and regional economy
Martin Johnson, HIE's interim director of strategy and regional economy. Credit Paul Campbell/HIE

The report shows a disproportionate impact on the region compared with other parts of the country, including a forecast decline in GDP of between £1.5bn and £2.6bn.

Martin Johnson, HIE’s interim director of strategy and regional economy, said:

“As the region’s economic and community development agency, we undertake and publish research and analysis on key issues.

“This report, therefore, builds on the information we have previously published on the different ways in which covid-19 has been affecting the region’s economy.

“It will form part of the region’s voice, feeding into the national picture and help inform our approach to supporting businesses and communities during the recovery.

“As anticipated, the report shows the road to recovery is a long one. This underlines the need to collaborate and innovate, and to draw on the many strengths this region has.

“Natural assets such as the marine economy, for example, are expected to generate many new economic opportunities in relation to the green recovery and drive towards the net-zero targets. It’s crucial that businesses, communities, academic institutions and the public sector work together to make the most of these opportunities and rebuild our region’s economy.”

‘The Impact of COVID-19 on the Highlands and Islands’ report is available on the Research & Reports page of HIE’s website.

 

Related Articles

HIE empowers graduates to drive economic growth

Six talented young people working at HIE over the past two years have secured permanent positions, bringing fresh perspectives and valuable skills to HIE’s economic and community development efforts.

Two new HIE Board members appointed

Kate Forbes, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic, has approved three-year terms as non-executive directors for Allan Clow and Melanie Collett.

Hyundai MoU could benefit Highlands and Islands

The signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Scotland’s enterprise agencies and the world’s largest shipbuilding company could bring economic benefits for the Highlands and Islands.