Publications
Our publications showcase the IfG’s sector-leading research, giving readers an impartial and evidence-based analysis of what makes good government.
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Whitehall Monitor 2014
Whitehall Monitor 2014 aims to chart government performance in a understandable, compelling and useful way driven by thorough data analysis.
Housing That Works for All
This paper examines the housing affordability crisis, presenting evidence on the risk of distortions in favour of homeowners is economically striking.
The Special Ones
This report draws on the experiences of those who have worked in special units to distil seven pieces of advice on how to make a special unit work.
Preparing for the Next Spending Review
Five changes needed for the next spending review to be effective.
International Delivery: Centres of government and the drive for better policy implementation
How can heads of government effectively turn election pledges and policy proposals into real changes on the ground?
It's a No - Now What? Six Questions to Answer after the Scottish Referendum
This report looks into what would happen after the Scottish referendum and he implications of various proposals for further devolution.
A Programme for Effective Government
This paper looks at the priorities of the main parties for 2015 and beyond and the steps they must take to make progress on these priorities.
Governing after the referendum
This paper analyses 16 future constitutional scenarios for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, ranging from Scottish independence to devolution.
The Civil Service in Territorial Perspective
This report examines the UK civil service from a territorial perspective.
Doing them Justice
This report focuses on how to improve the implementation of social justice policy and identifies eleven lessons for ministers and officials.