Data Sources - Geographies
Research
- Association of Regional Observatories
Observatories have been developed in the English regions to support regional policy making through the provision of high quality information and analysis. This website provides links to research provided by different regional observatories throughout the UK. - CEDEFOP
Cedefop is the European Agency to promote the development of vocational education and training (VET) in the European Union. The website contains a list of publications of interest and also a library service. - Department for Employment and Learning (Northern Ireland)
The Department for Employment and Learning provides statistics on employment, training programmes and the higher and further education sectors in Northern Ireland. It also commissions research studies and evaluation projects in these areas. - Department for Social Development in Northern Ireland (DSD)
The Department for Social Development provides research and statistics that inform policy, planning and decision making in the areas of social security, child support and pensions, as well as housing, urban regeneration, community development and voluntary activity in Northern Ireland. - Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI)
This website provides information on the role and work of the Northern Ireland government department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment. It also provides links to all agencies of DETI and bodies sponsored by it. This web page also includes labour market statistics. - Eurofound
Set up by the European Council in 1975, Eurofound was established to contribute to the planning and design of better living and working conditions in Europe. Topics covered include employment and working conditions, work-life balance, industrial relations and social cohesion. The Information Centre on the website gives researchers and visitors access to the Foundation's own and external information sources. - European Employment Observatory
The EEO aims to contribute to the development of the European Employment Strategy through the provision of information and comparative research on employment policies and labour market trends. The publications web page details material available on national labour market policies. - Eurostat
Eurostat is the Statistical office for the European Commission. This web page offers access to data and information on economic intelligence throughout the European Union. - Futureskills Scotland
This website provides authoritative information and analysis of the Scottish labour market which is aimed at everyone, from interested observers to labour market experts and practitioners, with a need for data and analysis on the Scottish labour market. - Highlands and Islands Enterprise - Economic
The Highlands and Islands Enterprise network is a key point of contact for those wishing to understand the economic and business context of this region of Scotland. The Economics branch of HIE gathers and collates economic information and statistics about the area. - International Labour Organisation
This ILO web page provides links to departments that cover a number of topics such as employment, social protection and regions. - International Labour Organisation (ILO)
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) brings together governments, employers and workers of its member states in common action to promote decent work throughout the world. The website contains information on various themes including skills, sectors, economic development, employment and equal opportunities. - International Labour Organisation - Economic and Labour Market Analysis
Pages covering economic and labour market analysis undertaken by the International Labour Organisation. - Learning and Skills Observatory Wales
The Future Skills Wales section of the Learning and Skills Observatory Wales site provides the latest FSW Programme information and surveys, including the main surveys, data sets, and methodology. - London Skills and Employment Board
The London Skills and Employment Board sets out a strategy to improve employment and skills outcomes for Londoners and London employers over the next five years. This page includes links to supporting research and documentation with background data for London. - Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry
This web page links to a range of publications from the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry, including their Quarterly Economic Survey which is often quoted as a yardstick on the health of the Northern Ireland economy. - Northern Ireland Executive
This website provides a gateway to information about the devolved administration in Northern Ireland. This web page provides some useful intelligence on Northern Ireland. - Northern Ireland Neighbourhood Information Service
NINIS provides free access to statistical data relating to small areas across Northern Ireland. Information is available across a range of themes including population, social and welfare, agriculture, education and crime. - Northern Ireland Office
The Statistics and Research branch of the Northern Ireland Office provides research and statistical evidence to inform the development, implementation and review of NIO policy, in particular, in support of the Public Service Agreement, the Criminal Justice Review (CJR) recommendations and equity monitoring within the criminal justice system. - Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency
The publications section of this website contains statistics and research on a number of themes such as demography, labour market, education and training, and the economy.