Learn more about the EDP’s model of learning and support networks that won a Collaborative Working Award in 2025 from the Institute for Collaborative Working
EDP X-Change 2025
In a world where facts and trade alike are increasingly weaponised, convenors who create spaces for agreement on the common good are essential. In its own modest but intentional way, the Economic Development Partnership does just this.
Partnering in action
The impact of our work is deep and takes time to develop, making it locally-embedded and sustainable. The EDP model for partnering ensures our clients are equipped to take full ownership of their collaborative processes and reach their intended goals, as demonstrated in these case studies of partnering in action.
Programmes
Partnering is essential for effective solutions to our most complex problems. EDP’s work focuses on navigating Energy & Climate Change, ensuring Water Resilience, bolstering the Built Environment, enhancing Local Economic Development, and securing Wellbeing & Safety.
Partnering method
The EDP has over a decade of experience in partnering with diverse stakeholders in contested spaces to galvanise collective action. Explore what we’ve learned so far.
Collectively, the EDP team represents a diverse range of disciplines, all underpinned by excellence in systems mapping and cross-sector collaboration facilitation.
The EDP’s origin is over a cup of coffee. Learn how we’ve evolved since then into the partnering organisation we are today.
Insights
The EDP Partnering Blog is a space for the EDP’s partnering practitioners to reflect on broader development and societal issues, innovative practices, and fresh approaches to building collaborative practices for more inclusive, sustainable development outcomes.
Partners
