A ‘How to’ Guide to Community Wealth Building Workshop Series

Community wealth building is a practical  and outcome focused approach to economic development that can help deliver on Scotland’s wellbeing economy and inclusive growth aspirations.  It does this by working […]

  • December 3, 2020
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Brexit – The Final Countdown

With less than two-months to go before the end of the transition period, we hosted 'Brexit: The Final Countdown' on 2nd December 2020. The meeting incorporated the EDAS' Annual General Meeting.

  • December 2, 2020
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Vacancy: Forth Bridges Area Tourism Strategy Manager

Closing date: 13th December. The role is to oversee and manage the delivery of the Forth Bridges Area Tourism Strategy delivery plan which aims to position the area of the bridges spanning the Firth of Forth as a unique tourist destination.

  • November 30, 2020
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EDAS Covid Conversations #7: Are We Facing a Labour Market Precipice?

At our seventh EDAS Covid Conversation (10th November), we discussed the Labour Market.

  • November 10, 2020
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Sustainable Procurement: Policy into Practice – Regional Inclusive Growth Community of Practice

This two-part workshop took place on 29th October and 5th November, illustrated through speakers and case studies, the flexibility and opportunities created by the sustainable procurement duty.

  • November 5, 2020
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Implementing the Wellbeing Economy: the Scottish and EU perspectives

On 14th October, Scotland House Brussels and the Economic Development Association Scotland co-hosted 'Implementing the Wellbeing Economy: the Scottish and EU perspectives', an event as part of European Week of Regions and Cities.

  • October 14, 2020
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Scenario thinking for a ‘new normal

Blog: “Scenario thinking for a ‘new normal’” – Ewan Mearns, Scottish Enterprise

We hear a lot about the ‘new normal’ these days. But what exactly does this mean? And do we all have the same interpretation?

  • October 6, 2020
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Could Covid-19 be a catalyst for reimagining capitalism?

Blog: “Could Covid-19 be a catalyst for reimagining capitalism?” – Charlie Woods, SUII

Free market capitalism is the greatest source of prosperity the world has ever seen, but capitalism is on the verge of destroying the planet and destabilizing society.

  • October 6, 2020
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EDAS Covid Conversations #6: Economic Recovery Post Covid – Implications for Place

At our sixth EDAS Covid Conversation (11th September) we discussed Economic Recovery Post Covid - Implications for Place.

  • September 11, 2020
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EDAS Covid Conversations #5: Economic Recovery Post Covid – A New Enterprise Landscape

The enterprise landscape is one that is continually evolving, but now more than ever, what does this mean for start-up and growth businesses in Scotland? What may become of the sector in the next few years?

  • August 19, 2020
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