OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance 2024 Report
The 2024 OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance Report shows that global megatrends are generating very different challenges and priorities for regions and cities. Read the full report here
Community Wealth Building Centre for Excellence launched
Economic Development Association Scotland (EDAS) partners with Scottish Government to help create fairer, wealthier communities with politicians poised to consider game-changing new legislation Work has begun to create a centre […]
Skills Development Scotland: People, Economy and Skills
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) produces a suite of resources which provide robust information on the labour market. As part of that commitment, SDS publishes a monthly report providing succinct and […]
South of Scotland officially designated as Scotland’s Natural Capital Innovation Zone
The South of Scotland has been officially designated as Scotland’s Natural Capital Innovation Zone (NCIZ) by the Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes. The accolade recognises the South of Scotland’s unique, […]
Zero Waste Scotland Corporate Plan 2024- 2030
Zero Waste Scotland have published their Corporate Plan for 2024-2030. The plan sets out their ambitions as Scotland’s circular economy public body, working with business, government and communities to rewire […]
Innovation Strategies for system level transformation; Exploring how to implement innovation policies to drive regional transformation
Scotland’s recently published National Innovation Strategy highlights innovation as a key tool to make Scotland a fairer, more equal, wealthier and greener country and emphasises the importance of collaborative clusters […]
Closing the Wealth Divide: Expert Insights on Economic Equity
EDAS Chair Neil McInroy was joined by a leading panel of experts including Peter Kelly, Director at The Poverty Alliance, Stephen Boyd, Director IPPR Scotland, and Marjorie Kelly, Distinguished Senior […]
Blog: Inclusive Growth Weighting
Inclusive Growth Weighting Economic disadvantage and opportunity vary by location within any region and such variation is particularly pronounced within the Highlands and Islands. Representing over half of Scotland’s land […]
‘Economic Development is about realising potential in all its forms’ says Economy Director General
Gregor Irwin, Director General for Economy at the Scottish Government, joined EDAS Chair Neil McInroy to reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing Scotland’s economic development. In the latest episode […]