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 […]
New Report details ‘groundbreaking’ North of Tyne combined authority policy approach
A new guide designed to help government deliver on local priorities has been launched by Carnegie UK and the Northumbria University. The approach outlined in the document has been endorsed […]
Call for views – Just Transition for the North East and Moray
The Economy and Fair Work Committee has launched a call for views which may be of interest to economic development professionals. The Committee is conducting an inquiry on what a […]
EDAS blog: It’s getting crowded in here
Public investment in a proactive industrial policy that aims to promote particular sectors is sometimes criticised for crowding out private investment. However, a recent White House blog by Heather Boushey, […]
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 […]
Scottish Enterprise – Fair Work and Co-operative Business Models support
Scottish Enterprise are committed to supporting businesses on the Fair Work journey through their Workplace Innovation Service. As an employer, Scottish Enterprise champion fair work practices. They choose to work […]
Call for views: Inquiry – Just Transition for the North East and Moray
The Scottish Government Economy and Fair Work Committee is conducting an inquiry on what a just transition for the North East and Moray could look like. Amongst other things, Members […]
Construction begins at Sutherland spaceport
Issued by Orbex Orbex has announced that construction has begun at Sutherland Spaceport (formerly known as Space Hub Sutherland) in Scotland, making this the first vertical launch spaceport to be […]
Invitation to attend Adam Smith Tercentenary Events: University of Glasgow
2023 marks the tercentenary of the birth of Adam Smith. Smith was a key figure in the Scottish Enlightenment and a student, professor and rector of the University of Glasgow. […]