Making the CASEAdam C. Cooper, Head of Research DCMS

Background

Aims to deliver a step-change in our evidence, and with it our influence

Draws together £1.8M over 3 years across DCMS and 4 strategic bodies

Initially focused on Opportunity: the drivers and impacts of engagement

Builds on the value of Taking Part

Where we are

First year contracted with world-class researchers (end: Winter 09/10) Currently scoping the systematic review (now to June 09) Depth analysis to generate policy-oriented models to start in Spring (April to Sept 09) Two other projects commissioned:

Scoping an assets dataset (end: April 09)

Review of regional evidence needs (end: June 09)

Investment in longitudinal data via Understanding Society

Next steps

CLOA involvement in scoping What research do you use Phase 2 (from 2009/10) will focus on fieldwork to

generate new, robust evidence on drivers and impacts For more details see www.culture.gov.uk/case

What do you think?

Questions, views, comments

Contact me: adamc.cooper@culture.gsi.gov.uk