Steps to unlock private sector led town centre housing identified in new study
A new Study published today (27 January 2025) highlights the barriers and opportunities facing private sector developers to deliver much-needed town centre housing in Scotland. The Study, Unlocking Town Centre […]
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 […]
Skills Development Scotland: People, Economy and Skills
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) produces a suite of resources which provide robust information on the labour market. As part of that commitment, SDS publishes a monthly report providing succinct and […]
South of Scotland officially designated as Scotlandβs Natural Capital Innovation ZoneΒ Β
The South of Scotland has been officially designated as Scotlandβs Natural Capital Innovation Zone (NCIZ) by the Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes. The accolade recognises the South of Scotlandβs unique, […]
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
Scotlandβs 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 […]
Blog: Inclusive Growth Weighting
Inclusive Growth Weighting Economic disadvantage and opportunity vary by location within any region and such variation is particularly pronounced within the Highlands and Islands. Representing over half of Scotlandβs land […]