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 and aims to; - Provide a range of membership services, events, training opportunities and policy work. - Facilitate a substantial improvement in the effectiveness of economic development activity in Scotland. - Help develop the knowledge, skills and networks of those involved in all aspects of economic development.