Identifying Pathways to Developing an Effective Regional Development Strategy on the island of Ireland

This report examines cross-border initiatives in place concerning energy, economic development and infrastructure provision with a focus on the latter of the three. The discussion also seeks to discern the types of measures and enabling agencies required to foster greater connectivity between the two constituent parts of the island of Ireland with an understanding of the political issues and potential difficulties that may arise from such measures. The report also notes the existing Framework for Co-operation (2013) designed to facilitate cooperation between the spatial strategies of both jurisdictions and its limited impact to date.