About ISNI
The Investment Strategy identifies priority areas for investment in the years ahead, helps stakeholders in public, private and voluntary sector partners plan for the challenge of delivering the largest ever infrastructure programme.
Our infrastructure has suffered many years of underinvestment. Much needs to be done to improve our transport networks, schools and healthcare estate to name but three areas. There are other pressing concerns, including the need to improve our ageing water and sewage system and to adopt new ways to deal with domestic waste.
Opportunities to promote social inclusion and equality of opportunity have been built into the procurement of infrastructure programmes. This includes developing employment plans and building opportunities for local apprenticeship into major delivery contracts.
Co-operation with the South will help ensure more efficient planning and joined-up delivery of key projects, resulting in better value for money, economies of scale in public investment and better deals from financial markets.
