Working to make government more effective

Working to make government more effective

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Parliamentarians and policy makers

We help parliamentarians and policy makers to create and scrutinise policy effectively.

We equip policy makers with insights from our research to help them be effective in their roles. Our expertise on policy design and implementation informs workshops ranging from policy-making basics to helping senior teams tackle complex, long-term policy challenges.

We also run workshops to help select committees define the impact they want to have, and achieve it. We work with central, devolved and local government, parliaments, public bodies and international audiences. 

Support for new MPs

The transition from PPC to MP can be daunting, with new MPs facing a vast in-tray of constituency work, government legislation, and new policy announcements. We offer support to new MPs to help them enhance their understanding of how government works.

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Support for civil servants and policy makers

We work with civil servants and other policy makers to help them tackle long-term policy challenges.

Support for select committees

We help select committees consider how to work effectively and maximise their impact.

Support for opposition parties

Helping opposition parties prepare for government has been one of the IfG’s priorities since we were established.