Menu
14/05/2004
Former Clinton advisor to address UUJ
President Bill Clinton’s former Special Advisor on Northern Ireland affairs, Jim Lyons, is coming back to the University of Ulster next week to deliver keynote speeches on how economic initiatives have helped boost the drive for peace in the province.
Mr Lyons, one of the top lawyers in the US and a long-time overseer of the International Fund for Ireland, will address audiences at the Transitional Justice Institute of the University at Jordanstown on May 17 and at INCORE, the conflict resolution body at Magee campus in Londonderry the following day.
The topic for his speeches is “Peace Meets the Streets: The Role of Economic Initiatives in the NI Peace Process”.
Mr Lyons has long involvement in peace and economic development initiatives in Northern Ireland. In 1993 he was appointed the US Observer to the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) by President Clinton.
His role was to oversee US funding for the work of the IFI to which the US contributes more than £13m annually.
To date projects funded by the IFI - which was set up in 1986 – have generated some 20,000 full-time equivalent jobs and the IFI has contributed more than £300m to cross-community programmes primarily in disadvantaged areas throughout Northern Ireland.
(MB)
Mr Lyons, one of the top lawyers in the US and a long-time overseer of the International Fund for Ireland, will address audiences at the Transitional Justice Institute of the University at Jordanstown on May 17 and at INCORE, the conflict resolution body at Magee campus in Londonderry the following day.
The topic for his speeches is “Peace Meets the Streets: The Role of Economic Initiatives in the NI Peace Process”.
Mr Lyons has long involvement in peace and economic development initiatives in Northern Ireland. In 1993 he was appointed the US Observer to the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) by President Clinton.
His role was to oversee US funding for the work of the IFI to which the US contributes more than £13m annually.
To date projects funded by the IFI - which was set up in 1986 – have generated some 20,000 full-time equivalent jobs and the IFI has contributed more than £300m to cross-community programmes primarily in disadvantaged areas throughout Northern Ireland.
(MB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
18 April 2002
Dodds announces extra help for “most needy" in society
The Minister for Social Development, Nigel Dodds, has announced a further £1.73 million cash injection for the Northern Ireland Social fund. The increase brings the Social Fund, which helps the most needy people in society up to a total to £51 million for the next year.
Dodds announces extra help for “most needy" in society
The Minister for Social Development, Nigel Dodds, has announced a further £1.73 million cash injection for the Northern Ireland Social fund. The increase brings the Social Fund, which helps the most needy people in society up to a total to £51 million for the next year.
16 March 2011
Stateside Backing For IFI In Question
As NI's top two politicians tucked into a hearty breakfast in the USA today, their plan to underline the importance of continuing US funding for the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) was sharply in focus. The organsiation that channels the cash to job creation and enterprise in NI and the border counties has come in for criticism.
Stateside Backing For IFI In Question
As NI's top two politicians tucked into a hearty breakfast in the USA today, their plan to underline the importance of continuing US funding for the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) was sharply in focus. The organsiation that channels the cash to job creation and enterprise in NI and the border counties has come in for criticism.
29 May 2012
Access To Republic Of Ireland Digital TV Channels Confirmed For Northern Ireland
TV viewers in Northern Ireland will be able to watch TG4 and RTÉ One and Two on Freeview following digital TV switchover, the UK Government confirmed today.
Access To Republic Of Ireland Digital TV Channels Confirmed For Northern Ireland
TV viewers in Northern Ireland will be able to watch TG4 and RTÉ One and Two on Freeview following digital TV switchover, the UK Government confirmed today.
09 March 2004
DEL launch Northern Ireland Partnership Fund
The Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) today announced the launch of a Partnership Fund for Northern Ireland. The Fund will offer employers and employees or their representatives an opportunity to develop partnership solutions to workplace problems.
DEL launch Northern Ireland Partnership Fund
The Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) today announced the launch of a Partnership Fund for Northern Ireland. The Fund will offer employers and employees or their representatives an opportunity to develop partnership solutions to workplace problems.
02 September 2003
Northern Ireland film and TV fund launched
The Northern Ireland Film and Television Commission (NIFTC) today launched its Markets and Festivals Fund which aims to help local talent establish Europe wide contacts.
Northern Ireland film and TV fund launched
The Northern Ireland Film and Television Commission (NIFTC) today launched its Markets and Festivals Fund which aims to help local talent establish Europe wide contacts.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
