Donegal County Council hosts Turkish delegation for learning and collaboration

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ERNACT's GM presented ERNACT's extensive work, detailing how EU-funded projects are significantly benefiting the NorthWest Ireland

25 June 2025 - ERNACT project

ERNACT board member Donegal County Council recently welcomed a delegation from Bursa, Turkey, including officials from Bursa Metropolitan Municipality and Bursa Uludağ University. The visit focused on knowledge exchange focused on economic development, innovation, and emergency management. The visit aimed at fostering future collaboration and sharing best practices between the two regions.

The Donegal delegation was led by the Director of Economic Development, Emergency Services and Information Systems Garry Martin, who presented on the significant work undertaken by the county's economic development and tourism team. Dr. Padraig Gallagher, Head of Research & Innovation at ATU Donegal introduced the 'Remodel' project by Atlantic Technological University (ATU), a collaborative initiative with Bursa University. More information is available at https://projectremodel.eu/.

The Mayor of Bursa, Mustafa Bozbey, delivered a presentation on the municipality's strategic priorities, emphasizing the critical role of economic development and innovation in driving regional prosperity.

Further deepening the exchange, Donegal's firefighters provided an insightful presentation on major emergency management and fire safety protocols, showcasing their expertise and operational strategies.

Dr. Caitriona Strain, General Manager of ERNACT, also presented on ERNACT's extensive work, detailing how EU-funded projects are significantly benefiting the Northwest of Ireland.

The meeting concluded with both delegations expressing optimism for continued engagement and collaboration on future projects, reinforcing the value of international partnerships in addressing common challenges and leveraging shared opportunities.

Click here to email Maixa Zabaleta at ERNACT for further information

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