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A group of leaders from the Centre for Democracy and Peace’s Fellowship Programme have designed a new initiative tackling the abuse and intimidation faced by political candidates in Northern Ireland. As part of the programme’s design thinking module, the team explored real-life challenges and developed solutions aimed at fostering a safer and more inclusive political environment.
In the busy corporate world of New York, Jane McCooey stands out — not just for her senior role at leading global financial services firm Morgan Stanley, but also for her passionate commitment to Northern Ireland’s future.
Jane McCooey, Morgan Stanley, Class of 2025
Centre For Democracy and Peace chief executive Eva Grosman with Fellowship Programme partner representatives (from left) Stephen McKeown (Allstate), Gordon Parkes (NIE Networks), David Clements (Fujitsu NI), Darragh McCarthy (FinTrU), Nick Coburn (Ulster Carpets) and Peter Cunningham (Camlin Group) (Kelvin Boyes)
Leaders from across Northern Irish society are being shaped with the support of six corporate partners, who are inspiring and challenging them to make a greater impact on Northern Ireland society and contribute to building a brighter tomorrow.
Reflecting at the midway point of this year’s Centre for Democracy and Peace Fellowship Programme, this year’s Fellows have described an “infectious enthusiasm” for collaboration and innovate thinking as they tackle Northern Ireland’s most pressing political, business, and civic challenges.
The Centre for Democracy and Peace's 2024/25 Fellows pictured with CDP CEO Eva Grosman at Allstate NI in Belfast.
Daniel Greenberg CB leads a session with the 2025 Fellowship cohort.
Daniel Greenberg CB, the UK’s Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards has visited Northern Ireland to participate in the Centre for Democracy and Peace’s Fellowship Programme, delivering an insightful session to the 2024/25 cohort.
Politicians, senior business leaders and public servants among 28 leaders announced as fourth cohort of Centre for Democracy and Peace’s Fellowship Programme.