Societal Scouting *ongoing*

Ireland faces challenges on three fronts: Healthcare, Housing/Homelessness and Household costs (inflation).

The solution for these three issues surely lie in international relations. There are countries currently dealing with these exact problems in an efficient, cost effective, responsible and longevital (brand new word - means it takes future into account) manner. These countries need to be scouted by Ireland and it needs to adapt these methodologies in its own context. There is historical precedent for this, for example when the Japanese initiated the Maeji restoration upon opening their borders for trading in the 17/1800s. Maybe it is already happening, as always i have done no research, happy to be wrong. Yet things seem to go further down the drain rather than being resolved in a meaningful way. Emphasis on seem.

Ireland will come into a major budget surplus within the next 10 years, approx 60 billion. There is the possibility to secure everything that needs securing for several generations if used wisely. example cases, of course up for debate: 1. Invest in Critical Infrastructure

• World Leader: Germany

  • Why: Germany has a robust housing program, world-class public transport systems (Deutsche Bahn, U-Bahn), and significant investment in renewable energy (Energiewende initiative).

  • Key Figures:

    • Housing: Social housing reforms initiated by Konrad Adenauer in the post-WWII era.

    • Transport: Willy Brandt’s administration prioritized urban transport expansion.

    • Energy: Hermann Scheer, a key advocate for Germany's renewable energy transition.

2. Strengthen Public Services

• World Leader: Denmark

  • Why: Denmark is known for its universal healthcare, top-tier education system, and comprehensive childcare services.

  • Key Figures:

    • Healthcare: Viggo Kampmann, who expanded the welfare state in the 1960s.

    • Education: Niels Bohr inspired Denmark’s emphasis on science education and innovation.

    • Childcare: Social Democratic governments, particularly under Jens Otto Krag, expanded childcare services.

3. Future-Proof the Economy

• World Leader: South Korea

  • Why: South Korea’s focus on R&D, tech innovation, and support for SMEs has driven its rise as a global economic powerhouse.

  • Key Figures:

    • R&D and Tech: Park Chung-hee spearheaded industrialization and tech-focused policies in the 1960s and 1970s.

    • SMEs: Moon Jae-in introduced more comprehensive support programs for startups and SMEs.

4. Address Climate Change

• World Leader: Norway

  • Why: Norway excels in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and climate resilience (e.g., offshore wind farms and reforestation efforts).

  • Key Figures:

    • Energy: Gro Harlem Brundtland, a pioneer of sustainable development concepts.

    • Agriculture: Norwegian Agricultural Extension Service architects.

    • Climate Resilience: Jens Stoltenberg promoted green policies during his tenure.

5. National Wealth Fund

• World Leader: Norway

  • Why: The Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund, also known as the Government Pension Fund Global, is the largest and most successful in the world.

  • Key Figures:

    • Arne Jon Isachsen and Øystein Thøgersen, key economists who influenced the fund’s structure.

    • Thorvald Stoltenberg, who supported early stages of fund policy.

6. Tax Reform and Debt Reduction

• World Leader: Singapore

  • Why: Singapore has a highly efficient tax system and low national debt due to disciplined fiscal policies.

  • Key Figures:

    • Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, emphasized fiscal prudence.

    • Goh Keng Swee, the economic architect behind many reforms.

7. Community and Social Programs

• World Leader: Finland

  • Why: Finland leads in education, free public services, and pilot programs for universal basic income.

  • Key Figures:

    • Education: Martti Ahtisaari and Finnish educators shaped the modern Finnish system.

    • Universal Basic Income: Juha Sipilä, who championed the basic income pilot.

8. Enhance Ireland's Global Role

• World Leader: Sweden

  • Why: Sweden excels in foreign aid, peacebuilding, and global leadership in climate finance.

  • Key Figures:

    • Foreign Aid: Dag Hammarskjöld, former UN Secretary-General, emphasized international cooperation.

    • Climate Finance: Stefan Löfven’s government led climate-focused initiatives globally.

      
      

X year plan. Runs alongside Ireland 2040 plan as an accelerant.

Delegate - current services stay ongoing to run maintenance. new silo to handle proactive activities.

Recon - go to target countries, find what works, who made it work and the systems that allow it to work. begin building these capacities into current system. utilise Irelands good-standing abroad and existing diaspora network to engage architects either remotely or in person.

Expat recall - bring back workers we exported. match salaries, provide housing. X year contract.

Team based incentives - salaries matched based on achievement of the goals. construction/engineers etc marked as a team. bonus for completing on time.

handovers to maintain workflow - half day handover

Final step: Export new systems.