"We're still waiting for plans on long-standing issues like improving waste-water infrastructure, increasing productivity and reconfiguring our hospital network. Without recognition, these problems will not only persist, but worsen." Ann Watt in Belfast Telegraph belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/column…

Tomorrow... 'Policy Delivery in Northern Ireland'. A new report from Pivotal.👀

3 mins on Pivotal's new report on policy delivery, with thanks to James Cool FM News 👇

A very important report from Pivotal - currently there is a lot of talk about the external factors that affect Northern Ireland, but this report is a reminder that there are factors within the control of government here that could lead to better outcomes for NI's economy & people

Coming up on View From Stormont: Reaction to the High court decision to halt the A Five project - because it does not comply with Northern Ireland's climate change targets. I'll be joined by the Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and representatives of some of the parties.

View from Stormont looked at the High Court judgement on A5 upgrade, including a wider discussion on why NI struggles with big infrastructure projects. From 33:00, Ann Watt gave some analysis from our recent policy delivery report pivotalpolicy.org/assets/files/p… itv.com/watch/news/vie…

What does it take to turn policy announcements into real change? Ann Watt writes in today's Belfast Telegraph about Pivotal's recent research report 'Policy delivery in Northern Ireland' Read the full report here pivotalpolicy.org/assets/files/p… belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/news-a…

NEW: Check out new paper from Reimagine Children’s Collective challenging the myths that reform of children’s social care is too complex, too expensive and not really necessary. Read here 👉 tinyurl.com/3585md3m #Reimagine

"To grow a truly safer ageing society, we need a cultural shift that supports any legislative change. We need to value older people as active, respected members of our communities." Gareth Mulvenna of Hourglass (Safer Ageing) writes for Pivotal Platform: pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/pivot…

Read Pivotal's consultation response on developer contributions for wastewater infrastructure below. While these have the potential to unlock developments in the short-term, tough choices must be made to ensure stable and secure funding in the long-term. pivotalpolicy.org/assets/files/n…

Read Pivotal's response to the Assembly and Executive Review Committee's consultation on reform to the Assembly and Executive here: pivotalpolicy.org/assets/files/n…

Read Pivotal's response to Assembly and Executive Review Committee on reforms to Stormont institutions. In summary, we recognise concerns about the institutions' functioning, but suggest that reforms to remove the veto should be approached with caution. pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/news-…

"The result is that women are choosing not to run, stepping back from public roles or enduring ongoing psychological harm." Aoife Clements (Aoife Clements) Founder of 50:50 NI is this week's guest writer for Pivotal Platform. pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/pivot…

Securing sustainable funding for water and sewage services in Northern Ireland - Pivotal responds to two important recent reports. pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/news-…

Is Northern Ireland ready to deliver the UK’s Industrial Strategy — or will skills gaps and inertia stall it? In Part III, I dig into the Technology Adoption Review and Pivotal’s excellent policy delivery report open.substack.com/pub/northstarb…

"Decision-makers can use these structures to their benefit, road testing new ideas, testing public opinion, and importantly strengthening trust in political institutions." Emma DeSouza of Civic Initiative writes for Pivotal Platform. pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/pivot…

PODCAST | City Talks: Delivering new towns 🎙️ @AndrewCIties is joined by Thomas Aubrey and Maurice Lange to discuss how to deliver and fund projects at the scale of a new town. Listen now 🎧👇 buff.ly/lKx7OQW