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Our publications showcase the IfG’s sector-leading research, giving readers an impartial and evidence-based analysis of what makes good government.

Our publications showcase the IfG’s sector-leading research, giving readers an impartial and evidence-based analysis of what makes good government – and what could be improved.  

Insight papers offer a concise run-down of key issues, including our snap analysis of current events such as changes of government or emerging external challenges.

Analysis papers and longer reports dig deeper, drawing on long-running research projects, data analysis and interviews with experts and other key figures to answer the big questions facing government today, such as how to reform the civil service, the role of the tax system or the use of evidence in policy making.  

Our three data-driven reports – Whitehall Monitor, Parliamentary Monitor and Performance Tracker – provide an unrivalled stocktake of the civil service, parliament and public services respectively.

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30 OCT 2023 Report chapter

Performance Tracker 2023: Summary

Public services are crumbling in the face of workforce problems, years of underinvestment, and current spending plans. A new approach is needed.

30 OCT 2023 Report chapter

Performance Tracker 2023: Schools

A recruitment crisis, problems with pupil attendance and the presence of RAAC are all presenting challenges for schools.

23 OCT 2023 'How to' guide

Working with Number 10

A good relationship with Number 10 is key to being a successful minister.

29 SEP 2023 Insight paper

Funding health care in England

The NHS’s recent travails have led once again to claims that the model is “broken” and that the answer is to change how health care is funded.

18 SEP 2023 Report

Doing data justice

The justice sector needs a system-wide data strategy to address current deficiencies.