A new report produced by Pricewaterhousecoopers, commissioned by the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure of Northern Ireland looks at the Social and Economic Value of Public Libraries, Museums, Arts and Sport in Northern Ireland.

This study is divided into two phases:

Phase 1 is centred on designing a conceptual framework that would estimate the value of these benefits and any gaps in data that would hinder the practical development of a model.

Phase 2 involves developing and populating a model to demonstrate, in quantifiable financial terms wherever possible, the benefits / impact of DCAL expenditure and activities.

Research Report No. 1, 2008 is available in pdf form for download.

http://www.dcalni.gov.uk/valcal_-_final_report_dec_2007-2.pdf