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<p>In the aftermath of the financial crisis of 2008-2009, the challenges of innovation and economic recovery dictated policy agendas. ICLRD responded to this challenge, focussing in particular on local and regional solutions and the role of cross-border cooperation in economic recovery. </p>
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<p>When society and economy begin to recover following the Covid-19 pandemic, similar challenges will be faced and innovative solutions will be required at local, regional and national scales. The ICLRD can play an active role in monitoring and advising on the regional dimension of economic recovery. </p>
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<ul><li><a href="http://iclrd.org/2011/09/11/briefing-paper-no-8-innovation-the-challenge-of-building-an-adaptive-and-innovative-society/">Innovation – The Challenge of Building an Adaptive and Innovative Society (2012)</a></li><li><a href="http://iclrd.org/2011/09/11/briefing-paper-no-7-doing-more-with-less-a-business-perspective/">Doing More with Less–A Business Perspective (2011)</a></li><li><a href="http://iclrd.org/2011/09/11/briefing-paper-no-6-recovery-scenarios-for-the-two-irish-economies/">Recovery Scenarios for the Two Irish Economies (2010)</a></li></ul>
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<p>Conference Reports: </p>
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<ul><li><a href="http://iclrd.org/2011/08/07/post-conference-report-sixth-annual-iclrd-conference/">Sixth Annual ICLRD Conference (2011)</a></li><li><a href="http://iclrd.org/2010/05/09/post-conference-reports-fifth/">Fifth Annual ICLRD Conference (2010)</a></li></ul>
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<p>ICLRD Leads: <a href="http://iclrd.org/research-forum/prof-des-mccafferty/">Des McCafferty</a>, <a href="http://iclrd.org/research-forum/prof-jim-walsh/">Jim Walsh</a></p>
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