Applications now open to help shape the future of the South of Scotland
People from across the South of Scotland are being encouraged to apply to become a member of the Regional Economic Partnership (REP). The REP is looking to appoint a total […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
Survey Deadline Approaches on Scotland’s Future Infrastructure Landscape
The Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) is urging professionals across sectors to have their say on Scotland’s future infrastructure priorities, as the deadline for its survey is set to close on […]
Local News Commission Sector Survey
The Public Interest News Foundation (PINF) has formed a Local News Commission, with more than a dozen leading figures from the public, private and voluntary sectors, to generate fresh ideas to sustain […]
Inclusive and democratic business models must increase if Scotland is to have a growing, productive and sustainable economy
Tripling the number of inclusive and democratic businesses (IDBMs) in Scotland will make a significant contribution to transforming the country’s economy. This is according to a new report published today […]