A blog by Ben Collins, Regional Director, Wales and Northern Ireland, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
In today’s globalised economy, Northern Ireland cannot afford to be seen as a divided society. As long as Northern Ireland is seen as comprising two separate communities, we will have a problem. This is not to say that a diverse culture is a problem, but there are ways to cherish, nurture and respect different cultures and traditions whilst facing the world united.
I believe that creating a shared society is a crucial element of developing prosperity. Prosperity is not just economic; it encompasses community welfare and personal well-being. But the entrenched structures of division impact economic and social development and hold us back from thriving as a society. (more…)Read More