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Our purpose is to build and sustain a greener, fairer and more resilient region that benefits everyone. Our 2023-2028 strategy sets out a clear vision and direction for the next five years and illustrates how we will contribute to the delivery of the Scottish Government's National Strategy for Economic Transformation.
We work with communities, enterprises, and stakeholders to unlock our region’s potential for growth and progress, while driving fair work and net zero practices. We will deliver through focusing on our four pillars: People, Place, Planet and Prosperity.
We offer support and investment to a wide range of projects that will help us secure key outcomes for the Highlands and Islands:
As the economic and community development agency for the Highlands and Islands, we continue to be ambitious for every part of our region.
Below you will find links to our strategic documents that guide our purpose and priorities. This includes our own Strategy, Operating Plan and Annual Report, as well as our annual Strategic Guidance letter from Scottish Government and our Framework Agreement.
Our five-year strategy sets out our ambition for a greener, fairer and more resilient region.
Tha an ro-innleachd còig bliadhna againn a' mìneachadh ar n-amas airson roinn nas uaine, nas cothromaiche agus nas fhulangaiche.
Luchdaich a-nuas ar Ro-innleachd 2023-28
We refresh our operating plan inline with our strategy annually to ensure our focus and ambition is targeted where it's needed most for the benefit of our region and those who live, work, study, invest and visit.
Figures subject to review by Audit Scotland before publication of HIE’s annual report in December 2024
Published on 15/07/2024
approved HIE investment in 339 projects
jobs created or retained, including 82 in fragile areas
forecast rise in turnover by HIE clients
increase in international sales supported by HIE investment
We help build a prosperous, sustainable and inclusive economy across the Highlands and Islands. Find out more about how we work and who we work with.
Find out more about us and what we do
We're the community and economic development agency for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Find out what we do, how we work and how we can help you.
Our Board has responsibility for ensuring we fulfil our statutory duties and meet the aims and objectives of our strategy. Find out more about our Board.
Have a look at our latest news to find out more who we're supporting and how we're helping to develop the region.
