Economic evaluation of the MCR Pathways PSP Initiative
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Background
MCR Pathways is a programme aiming to provide relationship-based mentoring to disadvantaged young people in Glasgow. Through a public social partnership (PSP) between the MCR Foundation, Glasgow City Council, Life Changes Trust, the Robertson Trust and STV Children's Appeal, the programme is expanding with the view to act as a model across Scotland and the UK.
Goals
On behalf of MCR Pathways PSP Initiative, the Robertson Fund has commissioned RAND Europe to conduct an economic assessment of the initiative. Alongside an evaluation of educational outcomes by ScotCen, the results will be used to inform decisionmaking following the end of the PSP Initiative in March 2019.
Methodology
Using data from the evaluation, the programme and censuses, RAND Europe will conduct a cost-benefit analysis to derive the economic value accruing from the achievement of educational outcomes among MCR participants.
