Decarbonising UK Transport: Final Report and Technology Roadmaps July 15
The report sets out a series of 7 technological roadmaps to reduce and remove direct emissions from the UK's domestic transport by 2050.
Publications by Date
2021
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Factors influencing domestic tourism in the UK and abroad and the role of publicly funded domestic tourism marketing: A rapid evidence assessment July 15
Domestic tourism benefits both the broader UK economy as well as stakeholders in a specific destination. To help understand the factors that influence people's decisions to take domestic holidays, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) commissioned RAND Europe to provide evidence in this area, with a special focus on the impact of publicly funded domestic tourism marketing.
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COVID-19, Disinformation and Hateful Extremism: Literature Review Report July 14
This report presents the findings of a literature review that explored the links between hateful extremism and false information, and identifies associated online interventions and policy responses.
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Early Evaluation of the Children and Young People's Mental Health Trailblazer Programme: Interim Report July 14
In collaboration with the Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit, BRACE is carrying out an early evaluation of this programme, focusing on the Trailblazer areas.
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Understanding the Ministry of Defence's Wider Contribution to UK Prosperity: Measuring Defence Output July 14
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD)'s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) commissioned RAND Europe to examine different approaches to assessing UK Defence's contribution to national prosperity. The analysis it contains seeks to inform a better understanding of different methodologies that could help the MOD to quantify the value that defence brings to the nation (e.g. in terms of security, influence and prosperity).
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Understanding the Value of Defence: Towards a Defence Value Proposition for the UK July 13
The value of defence extends beyond providing security to a nation, offering benefits to both the economy and society in times of peace as well as conflict. The UK Ministry of Defence asked RAND to develop a 'Defence Value Proposition' to provide a better understanding of why defence exists and how the value it brings to the nation can be better articulated to government, partners and the wider public.
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Challenges and barriers that limit the productivity and competitiveness of UK defence supply chains July 6
Small and medium-sized companies attempting to enter and operate in the UK's defence market face several barriers that can limit productivity of defence supply chains. These obstacles include difficulties accessing and engaging with top tier suppliers and the MOD, navigating defence contracting terms and processes, and attracting the right skills in right numbers. Addressing these challenges is key to improving productivity and competitiveness.
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Persistent Challenges in UK Defence Equipment Acquisition June 23
This paper discusses three broad drivers of cost, schedule and other performance problems consistently encountered in defence equipment acquisition programs, namely, industrial and UK Ministry of Defence skills and capabilities; supplier performance, incentives and contracting; and programme management, budgeting and delivery. The paper also identifies examples of measures that could help address these inefficiencies going forward.
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Advocacy efforts in Brazil to extend the recognition of children's rights in early childhood: A case study June 22
Case study that describes the advocacy efforts of the cross-sector National Network of Early Childhood (RNPI) to introduce the Legal Framework for Early Childhood Development in Brazil. The successful introduction of the Legal Framework was attributed to strong support by and collaboration with politicians and other civil society. It offers valuable lessons for others aiming to inform policy change through children advocacy.
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Benefits of Extracurricular Activities for Children: A Focus on Social Inclusion and Children from Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Backgrounds June 9
This research note summarises the existing evidence on the benefits of extracurricular activities, how they can be used to support social inclusion, and how access for disadvantaged children can be improved.
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Improving Working Conditions Using Artificial Intelligence June 8
This analysis discusses evidence on the expected impact of AI on jobs, the potential for AI to create decent jobs, and the extent to which AI offers opportunities and poses risks to working conditions.
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Clinical Governance and Continuous Quality Improvement in the Veterinary Profession: A Mixed-Method Study May 14
96% of the veterinary profession agrees that Quality Improvement (QI) improves veterinary care. A lack of time, know-how and organisational support were among the barriers preventing its adoption in practice.
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Study to Identify an Approach to Measure the Illicit Market for Tobacco Products: Final Report May 11
This study is intended to support efforts to better understand the scope and scale of the illicit tobacco market.
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Ending the use of physical and emotional violence against children and adolescents in Peru: A case study on the advocacy efforts of INFANT and ONNAS May 10
This case study describes the work of civil society organisations to introduce a law in Peru to prohibit the use of physical and psychological violence towards children. It offers valuable lessons for others aiming to inform policy change through children advocacy.
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Insights from the Bin Laden Archive: Inventory of research and knowledge and initial assessment and characterisation of the Bin Laden Archive May 5
The authors present an inventory of current knowledge on Al Qa'ida and of completed and ongoing research on the Bin Laden Archive, a wide array of original files from devices collected during the 2011 raid on Osama Bin Laden's compound. They also describe their initial assessment and characterisation of the Bin Laden Archive.
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Crisis Response in a Changing Climate: Implications of Climate Change for UK Defence Logistics in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) Operations May 4
Climate change is expected to have a significant impact on defence and security, acting as a threat multiplier and straining resources. Effective delivery of defence logistics within crisis response operations will require a coordinated approach among stakeholders with a focus on resilience building. With its strength in climate science, policy and technology, the UK should have a powerful voice in global climate change adaptation efforts.
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Supporting Prioritisation of Mental Health Funding Related to Urgent and Emergency Care in the East of England: A Guide for Integrated Care Systems and Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships April 30
This guide has been prepared to help ICS/STPs with determining spending priorities within mental health urgent and emergency care.
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What if France Ended Operation Barkhane? Findings of the RAND Webinar on Operation Barkhane April 29
RAND hosted a webinar, under Chatham House Rule, on the subject “What if France Ended Operation Barkhane?” RAND invited 20 international experts to form a panel and participate in a moderated discussion. The webinar discussed the consequences of ending Operation Barkhane, focusing on regional security, the terrorist threat and future relations between terrorist groups and local actors.
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Study on 'Support to the Observatory for the Online Platform Economy' Analytical paper #8: Developments concerning B2B platforms and emerging cloud services April 14
The aim of this analytical paper is to understand developments concerning B2B platforms, and the emerging issues that they may face and that they give rise to.
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Study on 'Support to the Observatory for the Online Platform Economy' Analytical paper #4: Online platforms with significant/strategic market status April 14
This paper examines evidence in order to better understand various issues relating to, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of, emerging approaches to identifying online platforms with significant/strategic market status.
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Outcome Evaluation of the National Model for Liaison and Diversion April 12
An outcome evaluation of the National Model for Liaison and Diversion scheme in England, which identifies and supports people in the criminal justice system with health issues and vulnerabilities, using a novel, large-scale linked data set. This evaluation looks at the impact on health service utilisation, reconviction, diversion from the criminal justice system, and timeliness of court processes, as well their economic effects.
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Findings from the national evaluation of Liaison and Diversion services in England April 12
An outcome evaluation of the National Model for Liaison and Diversion scheme in England, which identifies and supports people in the criminal justice system with health issues and vulnerabilities, using a novel, large-scale linked data set.
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Artificial Intelligence-based Capabilities for the European Border and Coast Guard: Final Report March 30
This study explores the ways the European Border and Coast Guard can maximise the opportunity provided by AI to support the management of the EU's external borders.
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Artificial Intelligence-based Capabilities for the European Border and Coast Guard: Executive Summary March 30
This document provides a summary of RAND Europe's study on AI-based capabilities for the European Border and Coast Guard.
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Evaluation of IPS Grow: Final report March 24
IPS supports people with serious mental illness into employment. IPS Grow supports IPS services. We use a theory-based approach and a logic model to examine IPS Grow's impact on funded IPS services. The study aimed to examine the uptake of support from IPS Grow by IPS services, explore the perceptions of IPS Grow by key audiences, and examine the impact that different elements of support from IPS Grow had on services.