Scottish Government’s Supported Business Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is live
The Scottish Government’s new dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the provision of requirements reserved for supported businesses is now live. The key aim of this DPS is to provide Scottish public sector […]
Rethinking Regional Attractiveness in the New Global Environment – OCED
Regional development, or ‘place-based’ policies are essential to enhance the performance and well-being in all regions. Place is a key theme of EDAS’ work strategy for 2021-2024, recognising that implementing […]
Reflections on the Economic Observatory Rural Economies and Sustainable Tourism Roundtable
EDAS board member Charlie Woods attended the Economic Observatory Rural Economies and Sustainable Tourism Roundtable. In his reflections below he shares key takeaways that will be of interest for EDAS […]
Transforming Local Economies – Scottish Government launch Community Wealth Building Consultation
Views are being sought on ground-breaking proposals to help grow local economies and ensure more money stays in the hands of communities. The Scottish Government is consulting the public on […]
Protocol launched for responsible investment in Scotland
Responsible management of land for natural capital essential for a just transition, says land reform body The Scottish Land Commission has today issued a new protocol on responsible natural capital […]
EDAS to join international showcase on community transformation
EDAS Chair Liz McEntee will be among the delegates at a major international conference this week. She is travelling to join the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development’s (OECD) Local […]
Economic Development and Community Wealth Building in Scotland by Neil McInroy
The emergence of the climate crisis and the pandemic has changed our world and highlighted the urgent need for fundamental change to our economy. In this, the global movement of […]
Becoming a Fair Work Nation- Public Consultation
The Scottish Government are launching a public consultation on Scotland becoming a Fair Work Nation. The Scottish Government’s vision, shared with the Fair Work Convention, is that by 2025, people in […]
Fraser of Allander Economic Commentary – 30 September 2021
The Fraser of Allander Economic Commentary, in partnership with Deloitte, is due at the end of this month. As well as updating their forecasts, it will provide an assessment of […]
Blog: “The Economy 2030 Inquiry” – Charlie Woods, SUII
Economic development activity has been dominated by Covid. In the short term this has involved helping people, business and places cope with the immediate challenges. Medium term activity has focussed on trying to understand the longer term implications and make sensible recovery plans. While longer term work will implement these recovery plans to make whatever the new normal might look like be more inclusive and sustainable – never losing sight of the inherent uncertainty involved and trying to learn from experience and elsewhere and adapt to new information and ideas.
