Special Reports, regarded by many people as invaluable, provide a source of information unobtainable from mere statistical profiles and other published data.

Our dedicated communications experts, researchers and experienced journalists get behind the headlines and interview those who are making changes, the people who are generating news.

"...a chance for those at the forefront of development to express their views."

These interviews are then placed in the context of carefully researched articles to build a clear understanding of the human factors affecting economic outcome, investment viability and development prospects.

Our reporting goes beyond the compiling of facts and figures, and is vital for the establishment of new trading links or for the construction of well-founded business decisions.

Our Special Reports provide a platform which enables politicians and business leaders to voice their opinions directly to a highly influential sector of the UK: the readers of The Independent newspaper .