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Regional balance doesn't need to mean 'anywhere but Belfast'

^{Published on 2024-12-16 18:20:45 - MSN}
 

• Regional balance has been a big feature of economic chat this year, particularly so since Minister Murphy announced it as one of his four economic missions, with improving productivity, good jobs, and climate making up the rest.

The article from MSN discusses the concept of regional balance in Northern Ireland, particularly focusing on the distribution of economic development and investment outside of Belfast. It highlights the efforts to promote growth in other regions like Derry, Coleraine, and the northwest, which have historically been overshadowed by Belfast's economic dominance. The piece mentions initiatives like the City Deal for Derry and Strabane, aimed at fostering economic growth through investments in infrastructure, innovation, and tourism. It also touches on the broader political and economic discussions about ensuring that development benefits all parts of Northern Ireland, not just the capital, to prevent further regional disparities. The article underscores the importance of a balanced regional approach to avoid economic stagnation in less urbanized areas and to promote a more equitable distribution of prosperity across the region.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/regional-balance-doesn-t-need-to-mean-anywhere-but-belfast/ar-AA1vXSGf ]

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