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18/11/2015
As part of our remit to sustain and develop communities, Highlands and Islands Enterprise supports projects in a range of fragile areas and employment action areas.
Fragile areas are characterised by declining population; under-representation of young people within the population; lack of economic opportunities; below average income levels; problems with transport, and other issues reflecting their geographic location.
Employment action areas are characterised by a lack of employment opportunities; over-reliance on a single employer or sector; decline in jobs base through major closures or structural change, and persistent long-term unemployment.
HIE undertakes a review of its fragile and employment action areas on a periodic basis. This executive summary presents the findings of reviews undertaken in 2014.
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A renewed vision for the development of social enterprise nationally is now being developed in parallel with Scotland’s first Social Enterprise Census.
Wide-ranging study to explore the attitudes and aspirations of young people in relation to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
This report demonstrates how the demographic profile (workforce age, gender etc.) varies for each sector, presenting opportunities for and challenges to economic growth.
Reliable and up to date information about Shetland’s pelagic and whitefish processing sector and to inform and guide the agency's thinking, should any suitable projects come forward in future.
The Digital Scotland Survey was commissioned to provide a baseline of the digital economy across Scotland, and facilitate tracking of the sector over time.
The unemployment digests provide the most up-to-date information on unemployment in the Highlands and Islands area.
