HIE publications

HIE regularly publishes information about its role and remit. It also commissions and publishes specialist economic, market and social research.

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Corporate publications HIE's communications team publish a comprehensive annual report each year - as well as other key documents.Market, marketing and social research HIE regularly commissions market research for the key sectors of the Highlands and Islands economy. Businesses, organisations and academics can benefit from these studies' findings.Economic information HIE's strategic planning and research team gathers and collates a broad range of economic information about the area and its economy - a selection of which is presented on this site. HIE publications scheme index In order to help locate information, our publication scheme has been structured under five overall headings.

Scottish Government economic strategy (November 2007) The Scottish Government unveiled its new national economic strategy which will guide HIE's activities over the coming years.HIE area economic profiles 2007 These provide information and analysis on the socio-economic profile of key areas in the Highlands and Islands.HIE area maps Maps of Local Enterprise Companies in the Highlands and Islands of ScotlandSustainability - our ten-point plan HIE's ten-point sustainability plan and recent examples of it being put into practice.Business information factsheets Factsheets and guides to help you start up and develop your business.Freedom of Information Since 1 January 2005, HIE has been required to comply with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act. This Act essentially provides a right of access to information held by public bodies regardless of age and establishes the office of the Scottish Information Commissioner who has the necessary powers to enforce the Act and regulate compliance.Monthly unemployment Unemployment details for the HIE area on a monthly basis.Scottish e-business survey - 2005 The Scottish e-Business Survey (SEBS) was conducted by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Scottish Enterprise in partnership during June and July 2005. The aim of the survey was to provide an accurate picture of current adoption levels and likely future trends in e-business usage.E-business survey 2005 - key findings Key findings and downloadable reportsThe environmental impact of aviation on the Highlands and Islands 2003 Highlands and Islands Enterprise commissioned this independent research which was undertaken by Environmental Resources Management between June and August 2003. The overall objective of the study was to quantify the environment impacts of aviation in terms of carbon emissions, local air quality and noise pollution.The economic and social impact of no-frills air services in the Highlands and Islands Highlands and Islands Enterprise with Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (HIAL) commissioned this research which was undertaken by independent consultants SQW between July and December 2002.Annual report and accounts 2006-2007 The HIE annual report and accounts 2006-2007 - available to download in Acrobat pdf format. Previous reports can also be accessed from this page.

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