Director Corporate Analytical Services
Ian Sanderson
Devolved government in Scotland is continually striving to meet the challenges of contemporary Scottish society through effective and innovative policy solutions. Analytical services have a key role to play in ensuring that policy formulation and delivery is supported by the best possible evidence to enhance our capacity to deliver public value for the people of Scotland.
The Corporate Analytical Services Directorate (CASD) is headed by Ian Sanderson and brings together the Office of the Chief Economic Adviser (OCEA) and the Office of the Chief Statistician (OCS) to provide a coherent, cross-profession approach to analytical work on corporate and cross-cutting issues and a stronger link to Ministerial priorities.
purpose and aims
- To provide high quality analytical support to meet the needs of Ministers and policy customers on corporate issues and key cross-cutting policies, maximising the added value from cross-profession working.
- To provide leadership and strategic direction for Analytical Services across the Scottish Government, working with Analytical Services Divisions (ASDs) and external stakeholders to build capacity for production, dissemination and use of the information and analysis required for effective policy formulation and delivery.
- To advise Ministers and the Permanent Secretary on arrangements for effective provision of Analytical Services across the Scottish Government.
Topics
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