Improved governance, the simplification of procedures and the greater use of electronic tools in public procurement seem likely to figure large in future developments in procurement in Ireland. Transparent, fair and competitive public procurement across the EU’s Single Market is meant to generate business opportunities, drive economic growth and create jobs. By rethinking the approach ... Read more

Programme Management is the discipline of managing a series of related projects, known collectively as a programme. The successful management of a programme requires a specific set of leadership and management skills that go beyond the discipline of project management. The internationally recognised Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) course focuses on the key skills and knowledge ... Read more

The Research Executive Agency (REA), the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) and the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI) of the European Commission are co-organising an Info Week on Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 2  (SC2) ‘Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research and the bioeconomy’. The ... Read more

A morning interactive workshop to support Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area to implement environmental best practices and save money on their water, waste and energy bills. Presenters from Business in the Commnunity Ireland, SSE Airtricity, The Clean Technology Centre and Dundrum Town Centre will provide: -Practical examples of how to ... Read more