Synthetic Biology for Growth programme economic impact evaluation Working in partnership with Optimat, EKOS undertook an evaluation of the economic impacts arising from the UK research councils’ investment in the Synthetic Biology for Growth (SBfG) programme. EKOS led the economic modelling and the full report can be accessed here
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Digital Planning Portal
With support from EKOS, the RTPI have launched the digital skills planning portal – a ‘one stop’ portal designed to improve the confidence of digital skills, amongst all planners, in their everyday roles.
Culture and the creative economy in Glasgow City Region
Glasgow City Region in Scotland, United Kingdom has a long history of transformative cultural policy. A European Capital of Culture in 1990, Glasgow made substantial investments in cultural infrastructure over a period of more than 30 years. Cultural and creative sectors are now one of the region’s strengths. Between 2010 and 2020, the number of […]
Evaluation of Creative Scotland COVID-19 Emergency Funding Programmes
EKOS was commissioned by Creative Scotland to provide an evaluation of the emergency funds provided to the arts, screen and creative industries by Creative Scotland and Screen Scotland during 2020/2021. The funding, from the Scottish Government, saw £85.3m reached individuals and organisations working in Scotland’s culture and creative sector between March 2020 and September 2021. […]
Marine litter strategy for Scotland: consultation analysis
EKOS were commissioned by Marine Scotland to undertake analysis of responses received to the consultation on a refreshed Marine Litter Strategy for Scotland. A total of 220 responses were received to the consultation and a vast majority were submitted by individuals (75.5%). The full report can be read on the Scottish Government website.
Stirling’s Economic Strategy
In 2021, EKOS were commissioned by Stirling Council to support development of a new economic strategy for the local authority area. The strategy was developed on the basis of extensive consultation and sets out a bold, shared vision for the future of Stirling’s economy. Structured around three core themes of supporting an economy that is thriving, […]
Evaluations of European Structural Funds
Since 1975, Scotland has been a major beneficiary of European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF), with an estimated investment of £4 billion between inception and 2006, a further £820 million allocated for the period 2007/13, and approximately £780m for the 2014/20 programme. ESIF, European Social Fund (ESF) and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) programmes, are seen […]
New appointment at EKOS
EKOS are delighted to announce that Neil Ross will be joining them as Principal Consultant Neil brings a wealth of experience of managing, leading and supporting change and transformation in the public and third sectors. Prior to joining EKOS in 2021, Neil’s background was primarily within a consultancy environment and in senior leadership roles within […]
Economic and social value of MG ALBA
EKOS were recently commissioned to undertake an economic and social impact study of MG ALBA, the Gaelic media company. The study, carried out by Ekos and supported by HIE, outlines the financial returns of MG ALBA and its supply sector, who serve the BBC ALBA platforms as well as the key brands FilmG, LearnGaelic, & […]
Evaluation of the Moray LEADER Programme
In autumn last year, EKOS were commissioned by tsiMORAY to undertake an evaluation of the LEADER and FLAG programmes in Moray for the 2014-2020 period: LEADER is a European Union funding programme which provides support to rural development projects initiated at the local level. It is locally led, with volunteers forming a Local Action Group […]
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