Protecting consumers when they are most vulnerable has long been a core focus of consumer policy. This report discusses the nature and scale of consumer vulnerability in the digital age, including its evolving conceptualisation, the role of emerging digital trends, and the legal and regulatory measures available for consumer policy in different jurisdictions.

Efficient and effective procurement is critical to the fulfilment of the basic functions of public administration and to ensuring sustainable and inclusive economic growth. This paper sets out an approach to risk management in public procurement that encourages governments to ensure high quality delivery and safeguard the public interest by considering the full range of...

This report provides input to a national review of the public research funding system in Sweden. It is designed to inform a broader dialogue that is taking place amongst different research stakeholders.

This paper provides an analysis of the Belgian federal government’s practices regarding the institutionalisation, quality and impact of policy evaluations. The paper takes a holistic approach, which not only looks at individual practices, but also at how those can come together so that evaluation becomes an integral part of the policy cycle.

This document presents a brief overview of the challenges presented by the spread of mis- and disinformation, as well as the role of governments in responding to these challenges through their public communication functions and other related initiatives.