This podcast explores the challenges and opportunities with people who have ideas and / or are working in the broad field. We at EDAS believe economic development is a core means by which we can deliver a fairer, greener, more prosperous Scotland. Folks across economic development, politics, civil society, public sector and business are wrestling and working in this context and there are many successes, challenges and opportunities, which we are keen to share. Hosted by Neil McInroy, Chair of EDAS and Global Lead for Community Wealth Building at The Democracy Collaborative.
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Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
In our first episode of 2023, the Scottish Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community Wealth Tom Arthur MSP is joined by Neil McInroy, Community Wealth Building Advisor to the Scottish Government, for a fascinating conversation on Community Wealth Building, an important part of the Government’s policy agenda.
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
In the final episode of 2022, we speak to one of the most prominent figures in the field of placemaking, Professor Leigh Sparks. Leigh is Professor of Retail Studies and Deputy Principal at the University of Stirling, and Chair of Scotland’s Towns Partnership.
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Chief Executive of SCVO Anna Fowlie talks to Chris Story about the crucial, yet often overlooked, role the third sector plays in economic development in Scotland.
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Former EDAS Board Member and wellbeing economy expert Shona Glenn examines the role of the wellbeing economy and gives her evaluation of why well-being is so important to economic development professionals.
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Director of the Scottish Universities Insights Institute and EDAS Board member Charlie Woods discusses the post-covid realities for economic development.
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Episode 2 of our new podcast features a chat with world-renowned community wealth building trailblazer Ted Howard of the Democracy Collaborative and Scottish policy influencer Neil McInroy.
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Kicking off our brand new podcast, Former EDAS Chair Liz McEntee speaks to Peter Duncan about the critical role the third sector plays in economic development.
EDAS is the country’s foremost membership driven association for all organisations and individuals with an interest in economic development.
We aim to improve economic development activity in Scotland by helping to raise the knowledge, skills and networks of those involved in all aspects of economic development.
We are the go to body for all individuals and organisations with interest in Scotland’s economic development.