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| 05/10/2009 | Engaging the Scottish Diaspora: Rationale, Benefits and Challenges | The report looks to organise and discuss some of the main issues and available evidence as a starting point to inform the development of diaspora engagement policy. |
| 05/10/2009 | Scotland's Diaspora and Overseas-Born Population | This paper drills down to consider specific parts of the diaspora, groups that are not always thought about in isolation but which, as the data shows, could hold an important new perspective on the diaspora. |
| 29/05/2009 | The Scottish Diaspora and Diaspora Strategy: Insights and Lessons from Ireland | In both Scotland and Ireland sustained attention is now being given to the potential benefits which might flow from renewing and refreshing relationships with overseas diasporic populations. The objective of the report is to contribute to the development of such thinking by identifying and reflecting upon Scotland's approach to its diaspora relative to its Irish counterpart. |
| 26/03/2009 | Recent Migration into Scotland: The Evidence Base | Migration has a key role to play in meeting Scottish Government targets in its Economic Strategy. The review uses evidence from a range of published and unpublished sources, including datasets, surveys and qualitative studies, across the two main areas of economic and employment impacts and social impacts. |
| 13/03/2009 | Scoping Study: Developing a Scottish Government scholarship scheme for sub-Saharan Africa | 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 | Scoping Study: Developing a Scottish Government scholarship scheme for sub-Saharan Africa Europe and External Affairs RF No. 15/2009 | 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. |
| 06/03/2009 | Independent Review of Scottish Government International Development Fund Projects Focused on Malawi | The purpose of the research was to provide an independent review of Scottish Government International Development Fund projects focused on Malawi with a view to informing the new policy, its future devlopment and programme management. |
| 23/01/2009 | Impact Evaluation of the Points of Entry Campaign 2008 | Quantitative survey research was conducted in Scotland's six airports to assess the impact of the 'Points of Entry campaign in light of the changes made to campaign materials and sites 2007. The updated materials feature a simple 'Welcome to Scotland' message, simpler use of imagery, greater prominence of the Saltire and more targeted locations. |
| 23/01/2009 | Impact evaluation of the 'Points of Entry' campaign 2008 - Reserach Findings 14/2008 | Quantitative survey research was conducted in Scotland's six airports to assess the impact of the 'Points of Entry campaign in light of the changes made to campaign materials and sites 2007. The updated materials feature a simple 'Welcome to Scotland' message, simpler use of imagery, greater prominence of the Saltire and more targeted locations. |
| 12/09/2008 | Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme: an Evidence Review | The report reviews the evidence in relation to three aspects of the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme. These are related to the experiences of international students outwith the European Economic Area (EEA) who are elligible for the scheme and looks at how effective the scheme has been at: attracting students to study in Scotland; enabling graduates to stay on after graduation to work and live in Scotland; and enhancing students' experiences of Scotland as a place to live and work. The |