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Jul 13, 2026
Impact evaluation to assess the progress of the Newton Fund and recommendations for future research and innovation activities.
Oct 1, 2025
RAND researchers study the effects of AI and new technologies on jobs and training, providing research and insights to help workers, educators, and employers navigate risks and opportunities in a changing labor market.
RAND partners with universities and public institutions to identify priorities and deliver evidence-based solutions for rural, remote, and Indigenous communities nationwide.
Workforce development faces challenges from shifting employer needs, rising college costs, and rapid technological change. RAND research offers insights and recommendations to help learners, policymakers, and advocates build accessible pathways to good jobs and stable careers.
Research Summary
Jul 17, 2025
This research brief outlines the findings and recommendations from a RAND report on reducing delays of hurricane-recovery projects in the U.S. Virgin Islands and sustaining gains from investments in rebuilding the physical infrastructure.
The authors identify ways to reduce delays of hurricane-recovery projects in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The authors also detail approaches to sustain gains from recent and future investments in rebuilding the physical infrastructure.
Commentary
Apr 17, 2025
Despite the unique nature of its political economy and the challenges it faces, China offers valuable lessons that could benefit the United States as Washington attempts to increase domestic manufacturing.
Feb 18, 2025
China's economy has slowed substantially. China is also the top global manufacturer, leading exports of many goods, investing heavily in high-tech sectors, and innovating rapidly. It's critical to avoid conflating an economically slowing China with an industrially and technologically weaker China.
Jan 6, 2025
RAND collaborated with the Los Angeles County Probation Department to evaluate programs aimed at reducing juvenile justice system involvement among youth.
Dec 3, 2024
In this report, the authors evaluate three capacity-building efforts in Los Angeles County that received Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act funding. They found that the three efforts shared barriers and facilitators to successful implementation.
Jul 9, 2024
This report provides the U.S. Department of the Air Force with a guide for strengthening its process for reviewing the performance of its Systems Engineering and Integration federally funded research and development centers.
Mar 12, 2024
The Middle Corridor's journey toward becoming a viable alternative to existing trade routes will be met with tough challenges. But with renewed international investment and cooperation, it could emerge as a cornerstone of 21st-century trade connectivity.
