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RAPID Programme

RAPID (Revitalising Areas by Planning, Investment and Development) is a focused Government initiative to target the 45 most disadvantaged urban areas and provincial towns in the country.

Strand 1 was launched in 25 urban areas in February 2001 and Strand 2 was extended to 20 provincial towns in February 2002.

RAPID aims to:

• Increase the investment made by Government departments and state agencies in the 45 communities;
• Improve the delivery of public services through integration and coordination
• Enhance the opportunities for communities to participate in the strategic improvement of their areas.

RAPID is implemented locally by a cross-sectoral Area Implementation Team (AIT) and is supported by a RAPID Coordinator. The City/County Development Board manages the programme locally. The RAPID National Monitoring Committee chaired by Minister Eamon O Cuiv manages the programme nationally.

Departmental Reports

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