Working to make government more effective

Working to make government more effective

Akash Paun

Akash Paun

Programme Director

Akash is a programme director at the Institute. He leads the Institute’s devolution programme, overseeing work on the state of the union, and devolution to Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and to English cities and regions. 

He has previously conducted research on subjects including civil service accountability, parliamentary reform, coalition and minority government.  

Akash studied politics and political economy and joined the Institute in 2008 after completing a master’s degree. He has worked at the UCL Constitution Unit, the British Academy, the London School of Economics, and as an English teacher in Prague and Paris. 

In May 2022 Akash was also appointed by the Welsh Government to the expert panel advising the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales. 

Akash's recent work

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14 NOV 2011 Report

Party People

This report discusses how the three main British political parties select their parliamentary candidates, and the impact of reforms.

27 OCT 2011 Comment

Multiple Choice Test

Soon Scottish people will be given the chance to vote on UK withdrawal. The plan, to hold a multi-option referendum, not a straight yes/no choice.

12 MAY 2011 Report

One Year On

The Institute for Government has published a major new report assessing the first year of coalition government.

07 MAR 2011 Report

Balancing Act

The Institute for Government's report studies the role of parliament in the process of making major public appointments.