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Public Service Reform Lunch Briefing:
Towards its drive for sustainable economic growth, our lunchtime briefing looks at Scottish Government's progress in public service reform.


The Economic Development Association (Scotland) (EDAS) is the independent voice of economic development in Scotland.

EDAS is the country’s foremost membership driven association for all organisations and individuals with an interest in economic development.

We aim to facilitate a substantial improvement in the effectiveness of economic development activity in Scotland by helping to raise the knowledge, skills and networks of those involved in all aspects of economic development.

Combined with attractive membership incentives, we continue to evolve and develop our services and activities, which currently include:

  • Regular events and annual conference
  • Continuing professional development activities
  • Networking opportunities with people from a wide range of different geographies and organisations
  • Online directory of who’s who in economic development
  • Regular news and information bulletins
  • Independent and informed policy initiatives
  • National and international collaborations

With over 3000 members and a positive approach to collaborative working, we encourage your involvement and welcome your input.

Professor Alan McGregor
EDAS Chairperson

Members' News
Fife Council Vacancy for Economic Adviser - Policy
Follow link and see details for temporary post for Economic Adviser - Policy.

Greenspace and social enterprise
The Glasgow and Clyde Valley Green Network has commissioned pza to explore the current and potential future role of social enterprises in the management of urban greenspace. They are keen to look at examples of good practice from across Scotland – and beyond - that might inform their future approach. They are particularly interested in organisations that deliver practical improvements in urban greenspace on an on-going basis as a focus for training, skills development, or access to employment. Call pza on 0141 248 9900 or email them at greenspace@pzaconsulting.com Follow the link to find out more.



Edas Directory (online Edition)
New for 2007 the edas directory online edition is now available please sign in to the member's area to access.

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EDCD DIRECTORY

To complement the EDAS Directory we are pleased to support the Economic Development Consultants Directory, EDCD.co.uk. This is a free and independent directory of consultants working within the various fields of economic development in the UK. Areas of work include regeneration, skills and planning. EDCD is free to join allowing users access to a range of consultants, large and small.
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01/07/08
Chair, David Lyon announces the appointment of Pauline Graham as Leona McDermid's successor.
01/07/08
Date for your diary
01/07/08
Recent planning publications now online.
01/07/08
The Scottish Sustainable Communities Initiative aims to encourage inspirational and high quality developments which will serve as exemplars for the future.
01/07/08
Local authorities across Scotland to sign up to plans for more flexible delivery of services.
23/06/08
The Eco-innovation funding programme is currently looking for expert evaluators.
23/06/08
Can you improve your resource efficiency? This FREE half day event will give you the information and tools you need to secure long term profitability.


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