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02/09/2015
Scotland has a long history of pioneering forms of business including mutual, co-operatives and social enterprises. This first Social Enterprise census takes stock of a maturing social enterprise sector and its contribution to the Scottish economy.
There is growing awareness that a strong economy and successful businesses are essential to achieving a fairer society in Scotland. Businesses as corporate citizens are being encouraged like never before to deliver on their ethical, social and environmental responsibilities. This has brought social enterprise to centre stage, showing what purposeful and responsible business can achieve for Scotland.
A renewed vision for the development of social enterprise nationally is now being developed in parallel with Scotland’s first Social Enterprise Census.
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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.
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.
