Governance & Organisational Development
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The New Ireland Institute is at an early but structured stage of organisational development.
Our governance framework is being built deliberately and transparently to ensure that our future programmes, partnerships, and activities meet the highest standards of ethical, academic, and civic integrity.
This page outlines the principles guiding our development and the structures we are establishing.
Current Stage of Governance
As a newly formed civic-education institute, we are currently establishing:
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Foundational policies (code of conduct, academic standards, accreditation clarity)
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Internal planning systems and documentation
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Compliance structures in preparation for charitable status filing
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Advisory relationships with academic, civic, and community leaders
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Transparent operating and ethical guidelines
These structures are being implemented gradually and responsibly.
Our Governance Principles
The Institute’s governance is guided by five core principles:
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Transparency
We communicate clearly about our current organisational status, future plans, and development milestones. -
Accountability
We commit to responsible stewardship of resources, ethical practice, and public trust. -
Non-Partisanship
All educational activities are aligned with the values of the Good Friday Agreement and remain strictly non-political. -
Academic Integrity
Curriculum and programme design follow evidence-based standards and undergo ongoing external review and refinement. -
Inclusivity
We engage learners and partners across communities, regions, and diaspora groups with fairness and openness.
Future Governance Structures (2026–2027)
As the Institute evolves, we will introduce:
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A formal Advisory Network
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A Board of Directors (after charitable registration)
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Annual reporting and transparency commitments
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External academic review for curriculum quality
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Partner engagement frameworks
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Financial stewardship systems
Updates will be published transparently on this page.
Commitment to Ethical Growth
The New Ireland Institute is committed to building a governance structure that reflects international best-practice for civic-education organisations.
Our development is incremental by design — ensuring that foundation-level policies, values, and safeguards are in place long before expansion.
Contact
For governance or organisational enquiries, please contact:
simon@newirelandinstitute.com