Economic Development Directorate
What we do
We play a fundamental role in delivering the Scottish Economic Strategy, through increasing sustainable economic growth.
We are responsible for:
- encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship and supporting key sectors
- working with other public, private and third sector stakeholders to deliver the Scottish Business Pledge
- overseeing a successful major events programme and a vibrant cities agenda
- boosting productivity, competitiveness, sustainable employment, and workforce engagement and development
- funding City Region Deals to attract investment and create jobs
- collaborating with partners through Clyde Mission to drive sustainable and inclusive growth
- European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIFs), the European Union's way of investing in 'smart, sustainable and inclusive' growth in its member states
Who we are
Cabinet Secretary and Ministers
Management
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Mary McAllan
Director, Economic Development.