Evaluation and Review

This assignment produced analysis and recommendations on the future activities of CnaG, a Gaelic development agency, and the optimal structure for undertaking them. The research involved: a review of internal documentation; analysis of project activity; and a series of consultations with the organisation’s Board, clients and stakeholders. Our recommendations on a revised structure and management arrangements were subsequently implemented

Information on the programme’s impacts was generated through a series of structured interviews with the assisted companies. This was used to calculate the gross impacts of the programme and also the net effects demonstrating the difference that the public sector support had made to company sales and employment. Secondary data were used to calculate Gross Value Added impacts within the assisted companies, as well as the effects in the wider economy.

The economic impact of these sectors was measured in terms of employment, GVA, exports and purchases. The analysis was based on a combination of sectoral bodies’ data and government economic statistics (Annual Business Inquiry and Scottish Input-Output Tables). The approach was developed based on discussions with SE, the main industry body and Scottish Government statisticians

This study examined the impacts of the airport at the local and regional levels, covering both on-site activity and tourist expenditures. Information for the impact assessment (including turnover, employment and wages) was generated through interviews with companies based at the airport, with information gaps met by applying data from secondary sources.

We provide economic impact assessment services for projects applying for HIE funding. These cover a range of sectors and geographical areas. Through these projects we have extensive experience of measuring economic impact, including the application of official economic statistics at local, regional and national levels.