This paper explores how mobilising social impact investment can act as a powerful catalyst for relational public service reform. It argues that impact capital is not just a funding tool, but a lever to shift Whitehall culture towards collaboration, prevention and shared ownership of social challenges. The paper identifies four key enablers for success.

The guide provides information to assist Australian Public Service (APS) policymakers developing a Cabinet Submission or New Policy Proposal (NPP) in fulfilling gender analysis requirements set by the Australian Government.

This report synthesises the findings of a project to help seven European countries build capacity for evidence-informed policymaking (EIPM) in governance and public administration. It identifies pathways for promoting EIPM across Europe to address Europe’s most pressing challenges, respond to the changing needs of governments, and strengthen the capacity and resilience of public administrations with...

Public inquiries have become more prominent in the UK but are increasingly slow, costly and ineffective, weakening public trust. This analysis identifies the underlying drivers and recommends targeted reforms to ensure inquiries are fit for purpose and better able to deliver meaningful outcomes for victims and the public.

As ministers turn to civil servants for fast advice, it is vital to understand how to do it well. This report focuses on ‘urgent priorities’ that demand a fast response but fall outside the bounds of genuine crises or emergencies. It sets out how civil servants can be better supported to deliver robust advice at...