Institute of Economic Development (IED) is the UK's leading representative body for economic development and regeneration professionals.
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IED was founded in 1986, largely to represent the interests of local authority economic development officers. Over the past quarter of a century its membership has grown considerably and extended across other parts of the public sector as well as the private sector.
IED is a non-profit organization run by a Board elected by its membership and a Council that extends to nominees from its branches. Board members are each elected for a three year term. Details of Board members and branch representatives can be found on the IED website.
IED exists to represent the views of its members and the interests of the economic development and regeneration sector more generally. It also sets standards of professional conduct and provides opportunities for certified education and training as well as continuing professional development.
There are four categories of membership: Student, Associate, Full and Fellow. The criteria for each category are published on the IED website and acceptance of all membership application requires the approval of the Board.
IED's current Chair is Keith Burge, Managing Director of the consultancy firm ERS Ltd and its Vice Chair is Dawn Hudd of Canterbury City Council.
Copies of IED responses to government consultations and other submissions to government are published on the IED website. This also contains other information that may be of interest to those employed in economic development/regeneration or considering a career in the sector. IED also publishes a Directory of Consultants and regular e-bulletins, both of which are freely available.