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Keep the flame burning: Resilience in economic development

18 Mar 2025 |

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Recently I have found myself reflecting rather more on the meaning of what economic develo...

Under the bonnet of the Green Book review: will this really “rip up the rules” on regional investment?

13 Mar 2025 |

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Green Book: if you’re a film buff, it represents the Oscar winning screenplay by Pete Farr...

Economist and journalist Stephanie Flanders appointed Patron of the Institute of Economic Development

06 Jan 2025 |

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British economist and journalist Stephanie Flanders has been appointed as the new Patron o...

AMION Consulting Director and former Whitehall economist joins the IED Board

16 Dec 2024 |

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Simon Dancer, Director at AMION Consulting, has been appointed to the Board of the Institu...

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council economic development leader appointed to IED Board

16 Dec 2024 |

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Moe Forouzan, Team Manager – Business and Innovation at Blaenau Gwent County Borough Counc...

Invest 2035: response from the IED

29 Nov 2024 |

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To inform our response to Invest 2035: the UK's modern industrial strategy the IED held an...

Update from Early Career Network, and launch of Mentorship Programme

20 Nov 2024 |

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The IED Early Career Network aims to provide a platform for early career professionals in ...

Leeds City Council’s Sophie Hewitson wins EDI Champion of the Year accolade at IED Annual Awards

13 Nov 2024 |

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Sophie Hewitson, Employment and Skills Manager at Leeds City Council, has been named Equal...

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Right to Succeed celebrate IED Collaborative Initiative of the Year award

13 Nov 2024 |

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A partnership between Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Right to Succeed, a cha...

Regeneration of Salford Central wins IED Outstanding Impact award

13 Nov 2024 |

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The regeneration of Salford Central, delivered by ECF in partnership with Salford City Cou...

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08 Apr 2025

iED CPD Online: the future of town centres and the high street

22 Apr 2025

iED CPD Online: Role of community led development in economic regeneration

12 May 2025

iED CPD Online: Funding and policy landscape

20 May 2025

iED CPD Online: Inclusive Growth and Social Value

03 Jun 2025

iED CPD Online: An introduction to housing for an ED professional

17 Jun 2025

iED CPD Online: Business case development including Green Book

17 Jun 2025

iED CPD Online: How to write successful funding bids

22 Sep 2025

iED CPD Online: Clean Growth

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The IED is committed to demonstrating the value of economic development work for local and regional communities; the pursuit of best practice in economic development and the attainment of the highest standards of professional conduct and competence.

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Our Mission

To continue to be the leading professional body for economic development professionals, supporting them to create stronger communities and sustainable economies.

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