IDP is one of 49 Local Development Companies in the Republic of Ireland. We are a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. We work with a focus on the people, place, and progress of Inishowen, meeting needs, addressing gaps, and responding to change. IDP collaborates with a wide range of partners in health and well-being; education and life-long learning; justice and equality; family and children’s services; employers, enterprises, and businesses; and in rural and community development. IDP manages two core national programmes – Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme (SICAP) and the rural development LEADER Programme creating a foundation for work on a range of complementary programmes and projects see www.inishowen.ie