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Total 10 results
Longitudinal tracking study
London Development Agency
Tendered
February 2010

Research to monitor the outcomes of a London Skills and Employment Taskforce communications and engagement programme from March 2010 to January 2011.  (Note: You will need to be registered with CompeteFor to access these details)

 

Further information 

Youth unit cost
London Development Agency
Contracted
October 2009
October 2010

This research project aims to collate evidence on the unit cost of interventions targeting young people, and provide a set of benchmarks to guide future investment decisions.

 

(Publication date recently revised in line with advice from lead agency)
 

Update to LEST 2012 economic analysis
London Development Agency
Contracted
Ongoing
October 2010

An update to Tim Sydenham’s report for the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games, funded by the London Development Agency.

 

(Publication date recently revised in line with advice from lead agency)

2012 Games legacy impact evaluation study
London Development Agency
Contracted
Ongoing
October 2010

The purpose of the study is to measure the outcomes, impacts, benefits and additionality of the LDA’s and contributing partners’ investment in LDA-led/supported 2012 Games legacy programmes, alongside the net return from these investments.

Update to the economic evidence base
GLA Economics
In-house research
Ongoing
October 2010

An update to the October 2009 economic evidence base to support the public consultation drafts of the three Mayoral strategies currently being revised: the London Plan, the Economic Development Strategy and the Transport Strategy.

The conclusions and key recommendations of the London First infrastructure commission
London First
In-house research
January 2010
November 2010

The commission will launch a call for evidence on the development of a world-class infrastructure that will help support the London's quality of life and ensure future economic growth.

 

Further information

London's part-time workforce: a profile
Greater London Authority
In-house research
January 2011
March 2011

This report will examine London's part-time workforce, looking at the prevalence of part-time work across key equalities groups. Key issues associated with part-time employment will also be discussed including, hours worked, time spent travelling and pay.

London’s economic outlook (six-monthly)
Greater London Authority
In-house research
Ongoing
March 2011

This publication will provide an overview of economic projections for London, an update on the capital's economic position and an overview of recent economic projections in London.

The Mayor's economic development strategy for London
GLA Economics
In-house research
Ongoing
May 2011

This publication sets out the Mayor’s vision and objectives for the capital.  It will include an analysis of London’s economy, will discuss London as the world capital of business and investigate ways of improving London’s competitiveness.

2011 living wage in London
GLA Economics
In-house research
Ongoing
June 2011

A report with a focus on identifying what the living wage in London is, including an investigation into what might be considered the poverty threshold in London. 

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