In Autumn 2020, the ICLRD will work closely with the Irish Central Border Area Network (ICBAN) in finalising the text of ‘The Framework of Regional Priorities for the Irish Central Border Region, 2021–2028’.  The Irish border region is meeting some of its greatest challenges for a generation: the Covid-19 pandemic, climate disruption, demographic change, a […]

In July 2020, the ICLRD commenced a new contract to support both Derry City and Strabane District Council and Donegal County Council in the various out-workings of the North West City Region (NWCR) initiative.  This includes facilitation of the North West Strategic Growth Partnership, a unique partnership established in 2016 through the North South Ministerial […]

During Summer 2020, the International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICRLD) delivered a programme of capacity building and animation to the ICBAN Management Board members and Senior Council Officials. The objective of this programme, which was funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade ‘Reconciliation Fund’ was to enhance the Board’s skills in […]

Since its inaugural meting in December 2019, the ICLRD has been participating in the National Planning Knowledge Group which acts as an advisory board to the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) in meeting its statutory mandate in relation to education, research and training.  The Group includes experts from third level institutes, planning authorities, planning […]