Turning Strategy Into Action

We don’t just advise, we implement

International Development Ireland (IDI) is a specialist advisory firm that partners with governments to accelerate national development. We work side by side with ministries and agencies to turn policy into delivery, strengthening institutions, unlocking investment, and driving measurable impact for long term success.

About IDI

Economic Development – Delivered

At the heart of every thriving economy lies a set of capable, connected institutions that deliver investment, employment, innovation, and trade. IDI partners with governments to strengthen these institutions, turning national ambition into measurable economic outcomes.

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Through targeted sector-focused outreach, excellence in investor facilitation and aftercare IDI can help you to win and unlock the long-term potential of FDI investment.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

IDI supports governments to maximize the full potential of economic zones - driving competitiveness, attracting investment, and enabling long-term regional growth.

Economic Zones

IDI supports governments to put in place SME incentives and programs that strengthen individual company competitiveness, accelerate the SME scaling process and allow key sectors to flourish.

SME Development & Export Promotion

IDI supports clients to build environments where ideas thrive, talent is unleashed, and entrepreneurial energy drives lasting economic change.

Entrepreneurship & Start-ups

IDI partners with governments and tourism authorities to deliver integrated support across the tourism value chain - from strategy to implementation.

Tourism

IDI works with governments to strengthen national research and innovation ecosystems guided by the selection of national research priorities, stimulating applied research, strengthening in-company research capacity and fostering industry and research community collaborations.

Research, Development & Innovation (RDI)

Through targeted sector-focused outreach, excellence in investor facilitation and aftercare IDI can help you to win and unlock the long-term potential of FDI investment.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

IDI supports governments to maximize the full potential of economic zones - driving competitiveness, attracting investment, and enabling long-term regional growth.

Economic Zones

IDI supports governments to put in place SME incentives and programs that strengthen individual company competitiveness, accelerate the SME scaling process and allow key sectors to flourish.

SME Development & Export Promotion

IDI supports clients to build environments where ideas thrive, talent is unleashed, and entrepreneurial energy drives lasting economic change.

Entrepreneurship & Start-ups

Through targeted sector-focused outreach, excellence in investor facilitation and aftercare IDI can help you to win and unlock the long-term potential of FDI investment.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

IDI supports governments to maximize the full potential of economic zones - driving competitiveness, attracting investment, and enabling long-term regional growth.

Economic Zones

IDI supports governments to put in place SME incentives and programs that strengthen individual company competitiveness, accelerate the SME scaling process and allow key sectors to flourish.

SME Development & Export Promotion

IDI supports clients to build environments where ideas thrive, talent is unleashed, and entrepreneurial energy drives lasting economic change.

Entrepreneurship & Start-ups

IDI partners with governments and tourism authorities to deliver integrated support across the tourism value chain - from strategy to implementation.

Tourism

IDI works with governments to strengthen national research and innovation ecosystems guided by the selection of national research priorities, stimulating applied research, strengthening in-company research capacity and fostering industry and research community collaborations.

Research, Development & Innovation (RDI)

Through targeted sector-focused outreach, excellence in investor facilitation and aftercare IDI can help you to win and unlock the long-term potential of FDI investment.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

IDI supports governments to maximize the full potential of economic zones - driving competitiveness, attracting investment, and enabling long-term regional growth.

Economic Zones

IDI partners with governments and tourism authorities to deliver integrated support across the tourism value chain - from strategy to implementation.

Tourism

Our Clients

Our Global Reach

With Offices in Ireland, UAE, KSA, Turkey, Oman, Jordan, IDI provides practical implementation support that turns national ambition into measurable progress.

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80+

Countries Supported

270+

Projects Delivered

Our People

Established by the Government of Ireland in 1989, IDI evolved into a global consulting firm with the focus of helping public sector institutions deliver. Our approach is shaped by Ireland’s own transformation journey from economic crisis to a global innovation hub and by decades of experience supporting reform across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

Our advisors have led reform from the inside, designing policy, launching agencies, and delivering flagship programs. Clients gain access to the same expertise that powered Ireland’s success, tailored to their own national priorities.

What You Can Expect From Us

Confidence in Delivery

You’ll gain trusted partners who’ve led reform from inside government — not just advisors, but operators who know how to navigate complexity and deliver under pressure.

Tailored Support That Fits

Your priorities drive the model. Whether you’re scaling an existing program or launching something new, we adapt to your pace, structure, and delivery needs — so you stay in control.

Real-Time Implementation Support

Your teams won’t lose momentum. We help you stay focused, troubleshoot in real time, and keep delivery on track — even when challenges emerge.

Capability That Endures

You’ll leave stronger than you started. We embed systems, transfer knowledge, and build institutional muscle — so your team can sustain impact long after we step back.

Results That Matter

You’ll see visible, measurable outcomes — from increased investment and job creation to improved services and stronger national competitiveness.

Teams You Can Trust

We protect your reputation while driving results. We balance hard outcomes with long-term credibility ensuring every move is designed for impact.

Connect With Us

We welcome the opportunity to support your national development goals.  Whether you're launching a new agency, scaling investment promotion, or  strengthening delivery, IDI is ready to help.

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