Working to make government more effective

Emma Conway

Former Research Assistant

Emma was a research assistant in the policy making team at the Institute for Government from September 2025–26.

She graduated with a BSc in International Relations in 2025, and has previously worked as a policy intern in the Civil Service.

16 JUN 2026 Insight paper

What government can learn from effective frontline practice for boys from low-income families.

16 JUN 2026 Report

The government’s early years target is doing little to incentivise the system to focus on boys from low-income families.

31 MAR 2026 Comment

Missions require more than just a “lift and shift” of previous government approaches

24 SEP 2025 Comment

The prime minister can learn from the past to make a success of “phase two” of his government.

10 SEP 2025 Comment

There are risks involved with designing and announcing policies rapidly.

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