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Public Service Reform - Where is Policy & Practice Going?:
Where is delivery of public services going; reshaping the public-private sector interface and; how is Government going to use the Concordat framework and localised plans on Outcome Agreements to deliver service improvements and make change happen.


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
2008 is our 25th anniversary and we have now helped over 25,000 people into work. As part of our anniversary celebrations, we are hosting an Anniversary Awards Ceremony and dinner which will take place on Monday 27 October 2008.
We are looking for organisations and individuals to be part of our celebrations. We have five categories of awards and are hoping that as many organisations as possible will enter for one or more of the award categories, all of which celebrate how employment has been used to help improve the lives of individuals.

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)
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05/09/08
2008 is our 25th anniversary and we have now helped over 25,000 people into work. As part of our anniversary celebrations, we are hosting an Anniversary Awards Ceremony and dinner which will take place on Monday 27 October 2008.
27/08/08
We are pleased to invite you to the Capacity Building Seminar for New and Nascent Local Development Partnerships in Central-East and South-East Europe, which will be held at the OECD LEED Trento Centre for Local Development, Trento , Italy , on 10-12 Nove
27/08/08
Working Paper, Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. July 2008
27/08/08
Ministers have agreed the next steps for approving the finalised Fife Structure Plan 2006-2026 and the Housing Land Requirement Re-appraisal.
27/08/08
The Wise Group as part of their Flexible New Deal tender are seeking expressions of interest from organisations currently operating within the Scottish FND Package area detailed below.
27/08/08
Hall Aitken have pleasure inviting you to two events aimed at professionals involved in designing and managing projects:
27/08/08
Roadshow visits Orkney and Helensburgh to find out what people want from the Games.


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