Province must renew its focus on export markets
Speaking during an Assembly debate which launched the Economic Strategy, the Minister said while the economic outlook remained uncertain, there were many positive signs of growth.
Included in the strategy are a number of new and more challenging targets such as:
Secure £1billion investment in the economy.
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Hide AdIncrease the value of manufacturing exports by 20% by 2014/15.
Increase the value of manufacturing exports to the emerging economies by 60% by 2014/15.
A new commitment around youth unemployment which aims to deliver 6,000 work experience and training opportunities for young people by 2015 in priority sectors.
Increase visitor numbers and revenue by 4.2m and £676 million respectively.
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