A fresh perspective on policy

Pivotal is Northern Ireland’s independent public policy think tank, built by a team of future facing thinkers. Working across the community, our focus is on evidence-based ideas and policies to improve our society, economy and public services.

Latest Platform Articles

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What real change takes: lessons from campaigning for Dáithí's Law

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Relighting the fire: the need for a new approach to the arts in education and wider society

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The most urgent health challenge of our time: the growing impact of dementia on our society

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Latest Publications

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Research Report

Achieving greater integration in Northern Ireland: young people’s voices

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Research Report

Achieving greater integration in education and housing

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Review of the first year of the restored Northern Ireland Executive

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Latest News & Events

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Why Spending Review offers Stormont a huge opportunity to bring about reforms

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Response to consultation: Vision 2030 - A Strategy for Integrated Education.

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Northern Ireland’s young people want to break down community barriers, but do not expect it to happen

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A Team of
Future Facing
Thinkers

We are a team of future facing thinkers who aim to address public policy issues with a diverse range of voices and evidence based research.

Our Work
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Inform

We inform public debate by producing in-depth research, analysis and commentary of major issues impacting our society. Through our analysis we provide evidence-based insights that guide decision-making, pinpoint emerging trends, foster understanding, and inspire meaningful action for an improved society.

Enable

We enable people to engage in debate by providing the tools and knowledge needed to understand how our government operates and how public policy is developed, debated, and decided. Through engagement, and convening those with expertise and experience, we empower individuals to participate meaningfully in shaping the decisions that impact their lives and the lives of others.

Influence

We influence policymakers and opinion formers, through our research and engagement, to produce better, evidence-led public policy. Our aim is to use this influence to help shape better outcomes for the people for Northern Ireland.