The Programme for Government’s cross-cutting themes of a shared and better future and sustainability are embedded within the Investment Strategy for Northern Ireland (ISNI) 2008-2018, to this end a framework, categorised by 6 pillars (to which has been added Justice) and 23 sub-pillars has been devised to help join up the plans of Government Departments and other stakeholders to avoid duplication, recognise opportunities and maximise outcomes by working together.

Networks

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Investment in roads, public transport, gateways, telecoms and energy infrastructure.

Skills

Children using computers

Investment in schools, further and higher education, youth services and libraries.

Health

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Investment in acute hospitals, primary and community care, public safety, technology and emergency services.

Social

Irish Dancers

Investment in housing, urban reform, welfare modernisation, arts, sports, culture and inland waterways.

Environment

Strangford Narrows water turbine

Investment in water and waste water, waste management, river management and flood protection.

Productive

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Investment in supporting enterprise and innovation, tourism, rural development and primary industries and public sector reform.

Justice

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Investment in a modern justice infrastructure.