| 03/04/2009 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | This research findings presents findings from work commissioned jointly with LARIA to examine the statutory and non-statutory drivers for research in central and local government in Scotland, and considers the impact of demands on current capacity. Based on focus groups and interviews with researchers in three local authorities and with analysts in the Scottish Government, it suggests a number of possible actions to relieve pressures on research capacity. |
| 24/03/2009 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | This report presents the results of the Scottish Government 2008 Employee Survey. The aims of the survey are to provide a comprehensive picture of employees' perceptions of the SG, measure the level of employee engagement with the organisation and identify priorities for improvement. |
| 16/03/2009 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | Review of data security amongst contractors carrying out social research on behalf of the Scottish Government. |
| 13/03/2009 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | The purpose of this scoping study was to assess the feasibility of developing a Scottish Government scholarship scheme for sub-Saharan Africa. Three potential policy options were developed that both looked to understand the educational context and recognise Scotland's potential to offer a distinct mechanism for support. |
| 13/03/2009 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | The purpose of this scoping study was to assess the feasibility of developing a Scottish Government scholarship scheme for sub-Saharan Africa. Three potential policy options were developed that both looked to understand the educational context and recognise Scotland's potential to offer a distinct mechanism for support. |
| 04/03/2009 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | Alcohol Framework the next steps |
| 18/02/2009 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | Guidance on Councillors' Remuneration, Allowances and Expenses |
| 13/02/2009 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | Analysis of responses to the consultation on implementation of the EC Remedies Directive. The Remedies Directive introduces changes to the legal remedies available to suppliers for breaches of EU procurement law. |
| 29/01/2009 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | Draft of the Scottish Government's Gaelic Language Plan is being issued on consultation on 29 January. The Plan has been produced under the terms of the Gaelic (Scotland) Act and reflects the National Plan for Guidance. |
| 12/01/2009 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | Consultation paper on the proposed Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Bill |
| 23/12/2008 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | The Scottish Procurement Policy Handbook sets out the fundamental rules, behaviours and standards applicable to public procurement activity in Scotland. |
| 17/12/2008 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | This report considers the case for establishing a Scottish Longitudinal Study of Ageing and explores the most appropriate means for meeting existing data gaps. |
| 17/12/2008 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | This consultation paper explores options to create a post of Chief Returning Officer for elections in Scotland. A key recommendation of the Gould Report into the problems of the 2007 elections was that there should be greater coordination in the planning and delivery of elections, through the creation of a Chief Returning Officer. The Scottish Government accepted the report, and committed to consulting on this and other issues. |
| 28/11/2008 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | Consultation on the approach to implementing the EU Remedies Directive |
| 28/11/2008 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | Public Contracts and Utilities Contracts (Postal Services)Amendment (Scotland)Regulations 2008: Consultation Responses |
| 21/11/2008 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | Guide to Collective Decision Making |
| 17/11/2008 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | Study examines the design features and coverage of a range of longitudinal research resources available in terms of their relevance to the National Performance Framework |
| 31/10/2008 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | Efficiency Outturn Report for 2007 - 2008 |
| 24/10/2008 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | Angus Gold is a digital inclusion initiative allied to a broader programme of health education and improvements by engagement with services of the 50+ population.Following the end of a three-year pilot phase, this report provides an evaluation of the project, identifying lessons learned which will be of interest to local authorities and other organisations engaged in this type of activity. |
| 24/10/2008 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | This Research Findings provides a brief summary of findings from an evaluation of Angus Gold, (a digital inclusion initiative allied to a broader programme of health education and improvements by engagement with services of the 50+ population) piloted in Angus between March 2004 and late 2007. It identifies lessons learned. |
| 29/09/2008 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | Review of Implementation of Remuneration Arrangements for Local Authority Councillors and Annual Review of Remuneration Levels |
| 03/09/2008 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | Scottish Government's programme for 2008/09 |
| 29/08/2008 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | A summary of international organisational performance management literature, highlighting best practice in organisational performance management and its applicability in a central government context. |
| 18/08/2008 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | Annual Report and Accounts 2007-08 |
| 14/08/2008 | Government, Politics and Public Administration | Minutes of the Strategic Board |