The special initiatives part of the agreement, which is a further development of the partnership process, identifies a number of major cross-cutting economic and social issues which will be progressed over the lifetime of the agreement. We are also concerned with progressing the social agenda. The actions set out in the agreement aim to promote a fair and inclusive society in which people have access to quality public services. Across the public expenditure area, there is increased emphasis on the monitoring and evaluation of outputs and on value for money.