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Our Work

The current Work Programme focuses on successful and unsuccessful policy implementation in Ireland. Over the last ten years, many governments are looking at ways to improve processes and practices of policy-making and implementation. This is linked to the modernisation and reform of public services.

As part of this work, the NESF will carry out a number of case studies. This will involve documenting key aspects of policy implementation, as well as using a variety of new data gathering methods.

At the Inaugural Plenary for its new period of work, from 2007 to 2010, the NESF decided to initially study policy implementation in the key areas of child literacy and social inclusion, and home care packages.

Use the menu on the left to learn more about these current work projects, or view information on recent projects in the archive.