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	Latest issue Issue 52 - May 2012 Contents: Matters Arising Issues Agenda Irish President Michael D Higgins on redefining Irishness Environment Minister Alex Attwood outlines the DoE's potential as an economic department Former Met Commissioner Tim Godwin: swift justice Regional Development Strategy: the way ahead to 2035 Cleaning up planning: the link between reform and political donations Cover story: BT's Peter Russell on the company's global capacity and local expertise Business and Finance Report UK Budget analysis Boylesports founder John Boyle on the power of positive thinking Local political views on banking policy Energy Report Leading energy economist David Newbery on how the SEM leads the way on electricity reform Overview of the Offshore Renewable Energy Strategic Action Plan A single energy department? Towards a carbon-free Europe: the EU's 2050 roadmap Fracking: the process discussed by environmental geologist Tiernan Henry ICT: Big Data Report Google's Geospatial Technologist Ed Parsons on spatial data The internet's impact on UK copyright law Open data: Westminster's plans to release more data North West Focus Programme for Government commitments to the north west The Regional Development Strategy's vision for Derry People Agenda Canadian High Commissioner Gordon Campbell Voluntary and Community Agenda The current dilemmas for the Catholic Church in Ireland Baroness Helen Newlove discusses her findings on better communities Public Affairs Agenda Alliance Party conference report Home rule: a century of consequences UUP leadership election Julian King outlines the NIO's changing role Meet the Media: Martina Devlin Utility Regulator Shane Lynch explains his priorities Click here to view all articles
	Issue 51 - March 2012 Contents: Matters Arising Ed Miliband: Westminster must treat Northern Ireland fairly in tough times Issues Agenda Finding smarter solutions: agendaNi interviews Danny Kennedy on the regional development brief. Welfare reform overview Belfast Harbour's renewable energy expansion plans Brian Walker sees hope ahead in the decade of centenaries Archive cuts: the removal of pre-2007 statements Cover story: Consilium Chief Executive Colin Reid discusses his company's export-led growth Justice Report Progress report on devolution Nick Perry: developing a devolved justice system Assembly party policy summary Crime rates summary Corporate Social Responsibility Report Why do CSR? The Big Society: NIO Minister Hugo Swire shares his vision A new European Commission strategy for CSR Business approaches Children's Report Overview of children's policy Child poverty update Steven Agnew: a Bill to join up services Churches and children's work Skills and Training Report DEL: the way ahead Draft Programme for Government commitments The state of local skills People Agenda US Ambassador Louis Susman on the Arab Spring and America's global standing Fortnight magazine in review North/South Agenda Is North/South stalling? Varying political approaches to co-operation Public Affairs Agenda How a petitions committee could work at Stormont Are constituency offices needed? A changing landscape: the future of the media Policy-making within the parties Meet the Media: BBC Sunday Politics and Stormont Today presenter Tara Mills Deirdre Heenan: how personalised care can transform health Click here to view all articles
	Issue 50 - December 2011/ January 2012 Contents: Stephen Farry: the Employment and Learning Minister discusses his brief Bruce Robinson: Rreflections from former Head of the Civil Service Cover story: Homecare's Mairead Mackle on providing proper care for an increasingly ageing population Roundtable discussion: The way ahead for Northern Ireland's 2009-2019 Geographic Information Strategy Innovation Report: Manu-services explained Grapham Gudgin looks to Scandinavia for a radical new R&D direction Why Israel is an R&D leader Energy Report: Utility Regulator Shane Lynch Dermott Grimson discusses the Crown Estate's role in renewables Fracking explored Supergrids: the North Sea states' progress Combating fuel poverty Global energy trends: Platt's Ross McCracken Care Services Report: Future demographic trends Adoption reform Palliative care's constant funding struggle Europe report: Bairbre de Brún on a green economic recovery Diane Dodds discusses her oppoisition to the EU Jim Nicholson on promoting a new narrative about Northern Ireland The new European Parliament visitors' centre explored Click here to view all articles
	Issue 49 - October / November 2011 Contents: Michelle O'Neill: the Agriculture Minister discusses her priorities for a growing sector. Roundtable discussion: stakeholders debate the future of education. Cover story: Microsoft's head of global health, Neil Jordan, outlines the transforming potential of ICT. ICT Report Robin Hamman: meaningful use of social media Mobile spectrum auction preview Waste Report New delivery programme Skills, Training and Recruitment Report Ministerial profile: Stephen Farry The Employment and Learning Committee's agenda Meet the Media: Downtown Radio/Cool FM reporter Michael Fitzpatrick Click here to view all articles
	Issue 48 - September 2011 Contents: Edwin Poots: the Health Minister outlines his vision for change and the importance of primary care Cover Story: PwC Chair Paul Terrington discusses how government can deliver change for the better. Economy Report: Ministerial introduction: Owen Paterson Dealing with debt: Neil Gibson's updated regional forecast Northern Ireland as a rentier region: Victor Hewitt's perspective The case against lower corporation tax Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committee guide Mike Smyth on tax and rebalancing the economy Economic policy summary: Assembly manifestos examined Trades union desk: dealing with a flatlined economy Kate Barker discusses how to accelerate growth Petri Lehto outlines Finland's successful approach to innovation Manufacturing update Agriculture overview Construction update IBEC-CBI roundtable: the prospects for the all-island economy as the Republic recovers Sport Report: Ministerial Q&A: Carál Ní Chuilín Public participation in sport Golf success: Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke Simon Best on life after rugby Political Platform: new UUP MLA Jo-Anne Dobson Click here to view all articles
	Issue 47 - June / July / August 2011 Contents: Cover Story: John McMullan explains Bryson's shift to social enterprise. Who's Who in Northern Ireland Housing Report: Housing statistics New Housing Minister Nelson McCausland Scrutinising housing: the new Social Development Committee Party policy summary Mark Hackett: saving Belfast's spaces ICT Report: IBM roundtable: ICT's potential to improve health Stephen Stewart discusses the way forward for health and IT Shared services: improving efficiency in health Ken MacDonald on the best way to protect data North West Report: Padraig Canavan: the region's economic and educational prospects Mark Nagurski: promoting the benefits of digital business in Derry Altnagelvin cancer centre State Visit: the historic visit to the Republic by Queen Elizabeth II. Martin McCann: the West Belfast actor talks about his roles so far and plans for the future. Meet the Media: ITV's International editor Bill Neely on covering conflict throughout the world. Click here to view all articles
	Issue 46 - April / May 2011 Contents: Glenn Roberts explains Deloitte's growth despite the recession Energy Report: Shane Lynch shares his thoughts on the sector's future Noel Williams calls for oil regulation and more action on fuel poverty The Northern Ireland Energy Model The new fuel poverty strategy Assembly renewable energy report John Constable: electricity interconnection ICT Report: Ewan McIntosh on making learning authentic, fun and efficient Paul McGarrity: the best way to deal with a crisis through new media Mary White talks about her school's ICT initiatives Andrew Brown explains Scotland's Glow system Barry Owens: Fermanagh's GAA captain talks about overcoming illness. Meet the Media: BBC Politics Show presenter Jim Fitzpatrick. Click here to view all articles
	Issue 45 - March 2011 Contents: William Hay: the Speaker reflects on the outgoing Assembly and how Stormont assists other troubled countries. Cover story: Mark Barr explains Sisk's growth despite the turbulent times facing construction. Learning and Skills Report: Danny Kennedy: the Employment and Learning Minister discuesses the Budget and his approach to tuition fees. Education spending plan under scrutiny Programme for Government progress report Education Committee: Post-primary school inquiry Joined-up thinking needed on NEETs Draft higher education strategy overview Tourism Report: The executive's draft tourism strategy A department for tourism? PPS16: planning for the sector Schengen zone pros and cons Alastair Campbell: on the peace process, Cameron versus Ed Miliband, and Iraq. Click here to view all articles
	Issue 44 - February 2011 Contents: Mervyn Storey: the work of the Assembly's Education Committee. ICT Report: Cover story: Sentel's Managing Director Ger Connery discusses the telecoms company's steady growth. The pros and cons of data release Bill McCluggage: progress of the G-cloud Jeff Peel: cloud computing and the economy Stormont's social media Criminal Justice Report: David Ford: the Justice Minister on his time in office so far and reshaping the system. Powers of the Attorney General Prison review Youth justice review Restorative justice in practice Waste Report: Edwin Poots: lessons to be learned Chris Ewing: Fife's recycling system Andy Bond: aiming for no waste John Irvine: ITV's international correspondent talks about covering conflict throughout the world. Click here to view all articles
	Issue 43 - December 2010 / January 2011 Contents: Nelson McCausland: his personal beliefs and how he defines an inclusive Northern Ireland. Cover story: Barry McLean outlines Microsoft's work in Northern Ireland and the potential for cloud computing in the public sector. Health Report: Health Committee Chair Jim Wells Acute hospitals: the need to get the right care Options for the Health Service The case against ringfencing Autism Bill: the pros and cons Infrastructure Report: Health update Education update Transport update Institution of Civil Engineers' state of the nation briefing Green New Deal: the proposals Social Economy Report: Inside the DETI social economy strategy A Big Society economy Máire Geoghegan-Quinn: the need for more integration between researchers and business. Meet the Media: The Belfast Telegraph's Lisa Smyth talks about her work. Click here to view all articles
	Issue 42 - Novemeber 2010 Sammy Wilson: agendaNi talks to the Finance Minister about the spending review's consequences UUP leader Tom Elliott: a positive union and his plans for an efficient party ICT Report: EMC roundtable discussion: the future of cloud computing Cover story: HP Managing Director Martin Murphy discusses the pivotal role of cloud computing in improving public services Digital exclusion to inclusion Paul Dowie: success in shared services Housing Report: Ministerial introduction: Alex Attwood Stella Maris: Northern Ireland's only wet hostel Housing Executive under scrutiny Sustainability Report John Barry: towards a regional Green New Deal Will Day: why sustainability matters Lough Neagh's troubled waters and eel fisheries Meet the Media: BBC Health Correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly Click here to view articles