Akash Paun
Programme Director
Akash's recent work
Local elections 2024: the London Assembly
What does the London Assembly do and how are its members elected?
Six things we learned from the May 2024 local and mayoral elections
IfG experts analyse the results of the local and mayoral elections.
The parties should focus on substance as well as sales ahead of the election
Election fever is hotting up in the aftermath of the local elections.
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The Irish Facility for Policy Costings
This case study examines how the costing facility operates in a run up to an Irish election.
Pre-election Policy Costing Mechanisms in Australia
This report examines two systems that enable political parties in Australia to have policy plans independently assessed and costed.
Sterling for subs? Scotland's referendum and the future of the UK
A lively Institute for Government event discussed the embattled though not-quite-desperate cause of Scottish independence.
Endgames: Lessons for the Lib Dems in the final phase of coalition
As the coalition heads into its endgame, the two parties of government face challenges in governing together while positioning themselves for the next
Permanent Secretary Appointments and the Role of Ministers
This report discusses how permanent secretaries are and should be appointed.
Ministerial private offices need a boost
Ministers depend on them
Supporting Ministers to Lead
This paper addresses the question of whether ministerial private offices provide the right kind of support to enable departmental secretaries of state