Process 

The County Strategic planning process was designed to answer four basic questions -

1	Where are we? This question addressed areas such as area of the county, population, where people live and work, what drives the local economy, key social features, the county’s strengths and weaknesses, extended social inclusion and cultural position in the county.
2	Where do we want to go? What kind of place do we want County Cork to be in 2010? How should the county differ from now, will inclusion be a major challenge, what do we need in the agriculture / industry / tourism sectors etc.?
3	How should we get there? This question addressed issues such as the various development options available. What strategy, if any, is being pursued in the county at the present time, are there different economic choices to be made, do these economic choices differ between areas in the county?
4	How will we know we’re getting there? This question looks at objectives that are quantifiable, e.g. increased living standards, reduced exclusion, educational attainment. It would also look at the key milestones that need to be identified and how the strategy should ultimately be judged.

The strategy was put in place by the Board following extensive consultations through sub-structures, working groups etc. Such consultations included linking with the community & voluntary sector through local networks and fora.  Further details on Structures/Consultation please click here.

Implementation/Monitoring

The County Development Board is charged with responsibility for implementation of the County Strategy.  For further details on the Monitoring/Implementation process please click here.