The <strong><a href="http://www.crossborder.ie/">Centre for Cross Border Studies</a></strong>, founded in September 1999 and based in Armagh and Dublin, researches and develops co-operation across the Irish border in education, health, business, public administration, communications, agriculture, the environment and a range of other practical areas. The Centre provides a unique, university-based setting for policy research into and development of such co-operation. Its purpose is to:
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	<li>Identify gaps in cross-border information, research and mutual learning in Ireland;</li>
	<li>Commission and publish research on issues related to opportunities for and obstacles to cross border co-operation in all fields of society and the economy;</li>
	<li>Host events at which research findings can be discussed and disseminated, and at which policy formation in the area of cross border co-operation can be developed;</li>
	<li>Present the findings of such research and development projects to the EU, the two governments, the Northern Ireland Executive, employer, trade union and social partnership bodies, and the wider public; and</li>
	<li>Manage cross-border programmes and organisations which have a strong education and research dimension.</li>
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