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The ICLRD is proud to announce the launch of a new website dedicated to exploring shared services among local governments. This website has been developed as part of the EU INTERREG IVA Programme, Cross-Border Spatial Planning and Training Network (CroSPlaN II), which is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body. Developed to reflect the changing competencies of […]
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The International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD), together with the Centre for Cross Border Studies, held its Ninth Annual Conference on 30-31 January 2014 at the Cavan Crystal Hotel in County Cavan. Attended by 110 delegates and speakers, the conference is part-financed by the European Union’s INTERREG IVA programme managed by the Special […]
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This report outlines the attributes of shared services and documents current shared service initiatives as well as the potential areas of collaboration through shared services for councils across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Title: Shared Services: Working Together for the Common Good Publication Date: November 2013 Team: Caroline Creamer and John Driscoll […]
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Title: Biomass Resources in the Island of Ireland Publication Date: September 2012 Team: Michael Doran Funding: CroSPlaN Initiative, an INTERREG IVA funded-project which is being administered by the SEUPB. Summary: The objective of this paper is to analyse the biomass resource on the island of Ireland and see how it can contribute to our energy […]
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Title: Briefing Paper 11: Implementation of River Basin Management Plans – Current Issues and Future Needs Publication Date: December 2012 Team: Dr. Ainhoa Gonzalez, John Driscoll, and Padraig Maguire Funding: ICLRD Summary: Since the adoption of River Basin Management Plans (RMBPs) in 2010 for the eight river basin districts on this island, numerous challenges remains […]
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Title: Briefing Paper 12: Small Island, Big Marine Challenges Ahead for the Blue Economy Publication Date: September 2013 Author: Dr Heather Ritchie Funding: ICLRD Summary: The island of Ireland faces big institutional challenges in relation to the delivery of a secure and sustainable energy future. Challenges stem from having separate jurisdictions in the North and […]
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Borderlands: The Journal of Spatial Planning in Ireland ICLRD’s informative annual journal includes timely articles on cross-border and inter-jurisdictional cooperation on the island of Ireland – and beyond. The journal, made possible by funding received from INTERREG IVA administered by the Special EU Programmes Body. Copies of the journal are available by contacting Eimear Donnelly, […]
Read More...Title: Cross Border Economic Development and the Border Development Zone Concept Venue: Cavan Crystal Hotel, Cavan Date: 30-31 January 2014 Register for the Conference here! Access the conference programme here While there is no longer an all-island Common Chapter, the Irish Government’s 2007-2013 National Development Plan (NDP) notes that the border “causes natural markets to […]
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Title: Briefing Paper No.12: Small Island: Big Marine Challenges Ahead for the Blue Economy Publication Date: September 2013 Authors: Dr. Heather Ritchie Summary: This paper investigates the issues arising for the island of Ireland resulting from two different Marine Spatial Planning jurisdictions and regulatory traditions. The paper looks at how Marine Spatial Planning can be […]
Read More...Press Release: 17th October 2013 The International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD) welcomes the recent publication of ‘Framework for Co-operation: Spatial Strategies of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland’. This innovative approach to strategic development is the first such spatial planning framework on the island of Ireland, and seeks to influence strategic […]
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