Economic Development Board

The EDB was established in 2002 and is a key advisory body to the Government on economic development issues in South Australia. On 18 March 2009, the EDB released its Economic Statement ‘South Australia’s Prospects for Growth’ – a framework for economic development in South Australia.

EDB Members

The Economic Development Board is made up of business and community leaders from a wide range of background in banking and finance, science and biotechnology, research and development, infrastructure investment, training and skills, higher education and primary industries.

Sub-committees & initiative

One of the major roles of the Board is to lead task forces in strategic areas of highest impact to the State's economic development. These task forces lead a number of initiatives related to promoting the South Australia, leading investment attraction and driving planning and development reforms.Read more...

Working with business

One of the major activities of the Board is to promote the South Australian story, advocating the benefits of South Australia’s economic growth across the community, Australia, and the world, and lead the conversation on what is needed for economic development. The Board continually promotes South Australia through news releases, presentations and reports.Read more...