EDAS, through our Community Wealth Building (CWB) Centre for Excellence, and on behalf of the Scottish Government is delivering a work programme to grow knowledge sharing, build expertise and skills and highlight good practice in organisations looking to start, or develop their CWB activities. Over the next six months, we will be conducting a range […]
The Future Leaders Network will be hosting its next virtual event on Tuesday 28th January (13:00-14:00) Bringing together Economic Development professionals in the earlier stages of their careers and graduates of relevant disciplines, this event will re-introduce the Network's committee members and give attendees the chance to meet and input into the development of the […]
We know that economic growth does not reduce inequality. It is for this reason that governments over a number of decades have sought mechanisms that will not only grow the economy but also spread growth more equally across the population. Most recently in the Scottish policy context there has been a greater focus on building […]
This event is designed to bring clarity to the evolving funding landscape in the UK, with a focus on influencing future opportunities and aligning projects with new funding streams. Participants will gain insights into government plans, explore innovative approaches to funding and investment, and understand the key factors that drive successful public-private partnerships. The event […]
Recent events have highlighted both the importance of a strong economy and the fragility of our current economic model to sudden change. In such times, it is all the more important for economic professionals to be up-to-speed with the latest developments and emerging trends and insights. This course on Introduction to Economic Development is designed […]
Effective evaluation and appraisal are crucial elements of the project and programme development lifecycle and should form part of the development and planning of an intervention from the start. They help to inform how scarce public resources should be invested; assist in measuring the anticipated impacts and returns; and support the responsible and transparent management […]
A Regional Economic Partnerships (REPs) Insight Session Set against a backdrop of the growing role of Regional Economic Partnerships (REPs) and regional delivery within Scottish Government, join us for an insightful exploration of the challenges and opportunities faced by REPs in delivering economic development activities, with a focus on inclusive growth. The session will provide […]
