EDP's Purpose

VISION

          The Economic Diversification Program (EDP) at the Center for Energy and Economic Diversification (CEED) will be a catalyst for economic growth and job creation in the Permian Basin in West Texas and southeastern New Mexico.

MISSION

The Economic Diversification Program (EDP), at the Center for Energy and Economic Diversification (CEED) of The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, is designed to help meet the needs of the area, in providing jobs and maintaining a solid, long-term economic base.  The program uses the facilities and expertise of The University of Texas of the Permian Basin and works in partnership with others to facilitate regional economic development.  Services provided include community studies, economic data for the region, technical assistance, training, workshops, grant facilitation, leadership facilitation and project design and implementation for regional economic development partnerships.  This program partners with economic development agencies, communities, and individuals working to diversify the employment base in West Texas and southeastern New Mexico.

The EDP's primary functions are:

• Research
• Technical Assistance
• Grant Facilitation
• Workshops, Seminars, and Training Programs
• Response Consulting
• Other Projects as desired by the area
• Leadership

          The program utilizes the full resource capabilities of the University, including the faculty, staff, computer resources, and library facilities, for conducting the necessary consulting services and research investigations associated with each technical assistance project.  It also has partnerships with other institutions to provide similar services.