Scotland needs Community Wealth Building to start a new economic journey
Scotland’s new Community Wealth Building Bill holds the power to reimagine enterprise, innovation and investment as part of a fairer new economic era, a global expert believes. Neil McInroy says […]
EDAS and STP Host Critical Event Ahead of CWB Bill Debate
The Economic Development Association Scotland (EDAS) and Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) are hosting a major joint event, ‘Is Your Town Ready for Community Wealth Building?’, on November 19th. This timely […]
It’s time to reclaim Scotland’s economy for people and place
You’ve heard of the Celtic Tiger, Ireland’s symbol of rapid growth. But what about the Scottish Lion? Not a roar for unbridled development, but a call for a more innovative, […]
Join the Board of EDAS – driving Scotland’s foremost economic development association
EDAS, Scotland’s foremost economic development association, is seeking five new Board directors to support the delivery of its current strategy (2024-2027). This is an exciting and prestigious position that requires […]
Professor Leigh Sparks’ Stirling Retail Blog: Insights from the Historic Environment Scotland x EDAS Event on Unlocking Scotland’s Heritage Value
Last week I was a panellist at an EDAS organised online event entitled “Unlocking the potential of Scotland’s heritage: the economic value of heritage”. Chaired by Neil McInroy, the event was the […]
Neil McInroy: The Value of Heritage
This week, I had the pleasure of moderating an EDAS webinar in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland (HES). In my opening remarks, I reflected on how many of us have […]
Neil McInroy: To end Child Poverty, Scotland Must Democratise its Economy
Scotland has made a bold and moral commitment: to end child poverty by 2030. This mission, backed by progressive social support, reflects the values of a nation striving for fairness […]
EKOS is hiring
EKOS is a busy independent consultancy working with a diverse range of clients to help them create economic and social value. They do this by providing objective and evidence-based research […]
AI and the Future of Economic Development: Highlights from the EDAS Future Leaders Network Event
On Tuesday 24th June, the EDAS Future Leaders Network hosted a virtual event exploring one of the most talked-about topics in tech today: Artificial Intelligence and its role in shaping […]
Public Health Scotland Wants to Hear from Employers: Help Shape a Healthier Workforce
Public Health Scotland (PHS) is asking employers across Scotland to take part in a short survey to share how they currently support employee health and wellbeing, and what more could […]