Programme Roadmap (2025–2030)

The New Ireland Institute is building a multi-year civic-education pathway designed to strengthen democratic literacy, leadership capacity, and cross-community understanding across the island of Ireland and the global Irish diaspora.

Our roadmap is phased, intentional, and grounded in international best practice.

2025 — Foundation Year

Establish governance and advisory structures
Develop full curriculum and academic frameworks
Publish policies, code of conduct, and academic standards
Launch NewIrelandInstitute.com
Prepare documentation for U.S. charitable status (to be filed early 2026)

2026 — Pilot Certificate:

Shared Island Civic Leadership Certificate

A hybrid certificate delivered to the first cohort of emerging civic leaders.

Focus areas include:

Democratic and constitutional literacy
Public communication and debate
Community leadership
Ethical, practical use of AI for public problem-solving

This pilot phase will guide iteration and expansion.

2027 — Dual-Certificate Expansion

Launch of two complementary learning pathways:

Shared Island Certificate
Diaspora Leadership Certificate

These pathways connect learners in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Britain, Europe, and the United States.

2028 — Diaspora Leadership Hubs

Creation of regional hubs to support:

Leadership development
Civic education
Community capacity-building
Diaspora outreach projects

Planned pilot regions include the United States, Britain, and Europe.

2029–2030 — Academic Partnerships & Credential Pathways

The Institute will explore:

Collaborative university partnerships
Micro-credential alignment
External academic review
Long-term pathways toward recognised accreditation

Updates will be announced transparently.

Our Long-Term Vision

To cultivate a new generation of civic leaders—ethical, informed, and technologically capable—who can strengthen democratic life and help build a shared, inclusive future on the island of Ireland.