Nunavut Economic Developers Association

Our Mission

The Nunavut Economic Developers Association (NEDA) is an organization of economic development officers and other individuals working in the field of economic development in Nunavut.

NEDA exists to enhance the economic development profession in Nunavut by implementing or supporting initiatives aimed at meeting the personal and professional development needs of its members in the areas of:

• information
• education
• training
• operational needs
• and the exchange of knowledge and experience

Our Vision

For EDOs:

Is that all EDOs working in any of the 25 communities in Nunavut have access to

• Information they need
• Training they desire
• A strong network of EDOs across the territory and
• More input on, and control over, economic development funding

For communities:

Is to have

• An economy that is strong, diverse, locally-based, competitive and self-sustaining
• Awareness of the socio-economic impacts of infrastructure
• Knowledge on the importance of good CED plans
• Overall improvement in the quality of life in Nunavut

For NEDA:

• To be more self-reliant
• To be a leader in economic development for Nunavut