Economic Appraisal
Economic Appraisal
Every year, billions of pounds are spent on public expenditure programmes in Northern Ireland. It is vital that this money is put to use in a way that delivers the maximum benefit to the people of Northern Ireland. It is also important that all spending is accountable to the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly.
The Northern Ireland Guide to Expenditure Appraisal and Evaluation (NIGEAE) is designed to help achieve these ends. It is the primary guide for Northern Ireland Departments on the appraisal, evaluation, approval and management of policies, programmes and projects – the essential elements in the cycle of expenditure planning and service delivery.
The Department for Employment and Learning is committed to using its budget in a way that delivers the maximum benefit to Northern Ireland as a whole and strikes an effective balance between the tax payer and the service user.
The Department for Finance and Personnel is responsible for the NIGEAE. Further detailed information can be found on their website at:
