Scottish Centre for Regional Inclusive Growth launched

Economy Secretary Derek Mackay has launched the new online platform for Scotland’s Centre for Regional Inclusive Growth to support regional partnerships working to maximise economic opportunities across Scotland and drive sustainable inclusive growth.

The launch of Scotland’s Centre for Regional Inclusive Growth website provides new analytical tools and data to help regional economic partnerships identify how to effectively plan and invest for economic growth.

The Centre will work in partnership with economic development bodies, our enterprise and skills agencies, academia and the wider public and private sector to develop research, tools and best practice approaches, and embed evidence-based approaches in decision-making.

Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work Derek MacKay, said: “We want to support regional partners to drive economic growth across Scotland.

“The Centre for Regional Inclusive Growth will support the regional partnerships that are forming across the country to access tools and information that will enable them to take action and drive inclusive growth in their region.

“As the Centre evolves, it will become an essential resource for everyone who wants to help Scotland’s economy and society prosper and grow.”

Jim Savege, economy spokesperson for Scotland’s Local Authority Chief Executives, said: “Driving forward Scotland’s economic growth to the maximum extent possible is a team effort, a key area of focus for every sinew of public service, as it underpins so much of our Country’s future ambition, and our ability to realise our individual and collective potential.

“SOLACE welcomes the launch of the centre and look forward to working closely with colleagues through SCRIG to drive forward the achievement of sustainable, inclusive economic growth within all of our local communities.”