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Four Cambodian industry associations sign Skills Development Fund pact to drive workforce training
Four Cambodian industry associations have signed a workforce development pact with the Skills Development Fund to drive industry-led training across priority sectors. The deal shows how associations can anchor national skills agendas through formal institutional partnerships.
UNIFE calls on Ireland to champion larger EU transport fund during Council presidency
UNIFE, the European rail supply industry association, is urging Ireland to back a €100 billion-plus Connecting Europe Facility transport fund in the next EU budget cycle. The appeal targets Ireland directly as it assumes the rotating EU Council presidency.
Institute of Directors Ireland convenes business leaders to close gap between AI adoption and strategy
The Institute of Directors Ireland has convened over 140 senior business leaders to address the gap between AI adoption and formal strategy, with new research showing only 33% of organisations have a plan in place. The event reinforces the institute's AI governance mandate.
Archives and Records Association appoints information governance specialist to strengthen professional leadership
The Archives and Records Association UK and Ireland has appointed Prof. Elvis Otobo, a Nigerian information governance specialist, to its board. The appointment strengthens ARA's professional leadership across archives, records management, and digital preservation.
Dorothy O'Byrne brought CX industry expertise to Association and Institutes Awards 2025 judging panel
Looking back at last year's awards, Dorothy O'Byrne, Managing Director of CCMA Ireland, brought extensive customer experience sector expertise and strategic industry development knowledge to The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, assessing excellence across professional bodies advancing Ireland's business landscape. Dorothy O'Byrne's background spanning CX industry strategy, member services innovation, and sector profile advancement positioned her to evaluate how organisations translated professional purpose into member value, industry standards elevation, and competitive positioning, competencies critical to identifying associations delivering genuine sectoral leadership beyond operational management.
Trust Before Technology: Why Irish Associations Must Lead on AI Governance
AvePoint research finds 88.4% of organisations suffered an AI agent security breach in the past year, with unsanctioned AI use nearly tripling. Irish associations have a clear mandate to lead on AI governance frameworks, CPD, and EU AI Act readiness.
Business Travel Association launches TMC accreditation scheme to raise standards and build sector trust
The UK's Business Travel Association has launched a TMC accreditation scheme offering members a trusted mark for meeting standards across financial stability and professional competence. The move sets a new sector-wide quality benchmark.
Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association calls for export-led strategy to build global manufacturing hub
India's IWTMA has published a report calling for an export-led strategy to position the country as a global wind turbine manufacturing hub. The roadmap covers finance facilities, localisation incentives, certification reform, and a Brand India Wind initiative.
Restaurants Association of Ireland welcomes permanent return of 9% hospitality VAT rate
The Restaurants Association of Ireland has welcomed the permanent return of the 9% VAT rate for food-led hospitality, describing it as a landmark moment for the sector. The measure gives member businesses greater certainty to plan, invest and sustain employment.
Northern Ireland Food to Go Association calls for VAT pilot to address cross-border competitive imbalance
The Northern Ireland Food to Go Association has called for a 10% hospitality VAT pilot as the Republic introduces a 9% rate for food businesses. The association warns the tax gap threatens jobs and investment in border communities.
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