The Aims and Objectives of ERINI are:-

• To provide, for the public benefit, good quality independent economic research (primary and secondary) and analyses, and advice aimed at challenging and developing public policy making and strategic thinking on the issues facing Northern Ireland society;
• To provide a research consultancy on a commissioned basis to Government Departments the Northern Ireland Assembly and others;
• To encourage, in conjunction with Government Departments, an increase in the capacity for research of local policy relevance within local universities, and to initiate and lead an informed debate among the wider policy community.

The Economic Research Institute of Northern Ireland (ERINI) was established as a company in June 2003 following the decision by the Northern Ireland Assembly to merge the Northern Ireland Economic Research Centre (NIERC) and the Northern Ireland Economic Council (NIEC).  The merger took effect in January 2004 when staff from the two legacy organizations transferred to ERINI.

ERINI is a Company Limited by Guarantee and has a Board of 14 directors, all appointed by ministers, and comprising representatives from academic, business, trade union and other interests. THe Director of ERINI is Victor Hewitt, previously Chief Economist at the Department of Finance and Personnel in the Northern Ireland Civil Service.

ERINI is classified as an Executive Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM).

Corporate Documents

Annual Reports and Accounts

ERINI Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2009