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Listed below are details of recent / current economic research projects:

Business Base and Business Start-up Analysis (2008) - A comprehensive analysis of Forth Valley's business base by sector and size, including sub-regional analysis (i.e. the three local authority areas of Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling). The study was commissioned by Scottish Enterprise Forth Valley and conducted by EKOS Ltd.
- Business Base and Business Start-up Analysis - Final Report

The Stirling Economic Positioning Study (2008) analyses Stirling's key sectors and potential to collaborate with surrounding areas to maximise economic opportunities in the Stirling Council area.  The study was conducted by the Training & Employment Research Unit, University of Glasgow.
- Stirling Economic Positioning Study: Executive Summary
- Stirling Economic Positioning Study: Learning Summary
- Stirling Economic Positioning Study: Full Report
- Stirling Economic Positioning Study: Statistical Appendix
- Stirling Economic Positioning Study: Case Study Appendix

Environmental Sector Baseline and Mapping (2007) - This study involved a baseline and sector mapping of environmental organisations in the Stirling Council area.  The study was conducted by Fraser Associates.
- Environmental Sector Baseline and Mapping: Executive Summary
- Environmental Sector Baseline and Mapping: Full Report

Forth Valley Economic Review (2007)
An economic review for the Forth Valley area commissioned by Scottish Enterprise Forth Valley.  The review was conducted by Experian.
- Forth Valley Economic Review 2007

Economic Development in Perth & Kinross and Stirling (2007) - this report analyses similarities between the Perth & Kinross and Stirling Council areas, identifying opportunities for joint activity.  The report was written by Professor David Bell, University of Stirling.
- Economic Development in Perth & Kinross and Stirling: Full Report

More information on any of the above research projects can be obtained from us by contacting Joelle Russell on 01786 442778.