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Katherine Stewart

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Analyst
Cambridge Office

Education

M.A. in international relations, University of Cambridge; B.A. in politics and philosophy, University of Sheffield

Overview

Katherine Stewart is an analyst at RAND Europe, working primarily in the areas of social policy, technology and evaluation. At RAND Europe she has contributed to projects for a range of European and global clients, including the European Commission, OECD and British Standards Institution. Her research interests include public administration and governance, the policymaking process, and the impact of emerging technologies on the labour market.

Prior to RAND, Stewart worked as a telephone interviewer in advance of the 2015 General Election and as an intern with the Political Section of the Office of the European External Action Service (EEAS) in Yangon, Myanmar.

Stewart holds a Master’s degree in international relations from the University of Cambridge and a B.A. in politics and philosophy from the University of Sheffield.

Research Focus

Commentary

  • Little boy playing in a dirty drain trench

    Tackling EU Child Poverty Through Child Guarantee

    Nearly 26.4 percent of children across the EU are experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing, poverty or social exclusion. The proposed Child Guarantee initiative might help address this issue. But it could also be worthwhile to encourage member states to look at funding mechanisms that are already in place.

    May 21, 2018 EurActiv

  • A tablet displaying a voting website

    E-enabled Elections: The Future of Overseas Voting in Europe?

    Interest in technological solutions for elections is at an all-time high, but there are only a few mature online voting systems to learn from. Countries seeking to pilot e-enabled elections can learn from Estonia and others, but should also learn from those that never made it to full implementation.

    Apr 26, 2018 The RAND Blog

  • A man tests Estonia's internet voting system in Tallinn, February 19, 2007

    Online Voting: The Solution to Declining Political Engagement?

    The potential benefits of online voting merit a conversation across Europe about its increased use in elections. But the evidence is mixed on whether online voting actually helps increase voter turnout.

    Mar 23, 2018 E!Sharp

  • Blockchain cryptocurrency financial technology concept with binary code

    Blockchain: Should We Believe the Hype?

    Industry, governments and academics are all speculating on the ways in which blockchain could revolutionize everything from finance to the music industry. Now is the time for policymakers and industry to take note and find out what blockchain could offer.

    Nov 30, 2017 Prospect Magazine

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