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Isle of Man Government
Reiltys Ellan Vannin
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Economic Development

The Department of Economic Development
Rheynn Lhiasaghey Tarmaynagh

Statements of Intent

The Department’s priorities and how they will address the opportunities and challenges ahead are structured around the following Statements of Intent.

  1. .We will energise the Island's ability to innovate and create our new future industries
  2. We will forge new sustainable relationships with other countries and business partners
  3. We will reduce bureaucracy for business
  4. We will support local businesses to promote the Island in target markets
  5. We will help young people to find meaningful employment
  6. We will broaden the school curriculum to provide more opportunities for vocational learning
  7. We will work with the construction industry to meet the Island's housing needs
  8. We will bring 'Isle of Man. Where you can' to life for Government in all that we do
  9. We will use our natural resources to work towards building a post carbon fuelled Island
  10. We will acknowledge and promote the economic value of our arts, culture and heritage

"a successful diversified economy offering employment opportunities for all"