Arrested Development: Unlocking change in the police service
Rick Muir
26 November 2009
This report argues that there is a strong case for widespread changes to the way the police work: how they are paid, managed, trained and recruited. It also argues for much greater integration of policing systems and processes acrossthe country, for much greater focus by the police on the needs of the citizen and for a transformation of the organisational culture of policing, which remains far too risk averse and process driven.
Youth Tracker, Issue 2, Autumn 2009
19 November 2009
A quarterly newsletter looking at how Britain's young people are faring in the recession, and what we can do to support them. The aim of the newsletter is to focus on what the recession -and the recovery when it comes - mean for the most disadvantaged young people, particularly those not in employment, education or training.
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States of Conflict: A case study on state-building in Afghanistan
William Maley
November 27
The efforts to stabilise Afghanistan since the overthrow of the Taliban regime have involved complex endeavours on the part of diverse actors in the international community, and components of Afghan society at both mass and elite levels. Although the internal Afghan contributions, both positive and negative, should not be underestimated, the focus of this case study is primarily on the activities of the wider world. The story is not a happy one, with dedication on the part of some global actors undermined by incompetence and limited attention span on the part of others. If there is a broader lesson from this case, it is that there can be no international 'quick fixes' for severely disrupted states. This lesson also applies as governments contemplate how best to proceed in Afghanistan from this point.
Copenhagen and Beyond: An ippr guide to climate change negotiations
November 30
In this short guide, ippr's expert climate change team set out in a clear and accessible way what might happen at Copenhagen, what might come after and the background to the negotiations. ippr climate change experts will be available for comment, briefing and interviews throughout the summit, both in Copenhagen and London.
Getting on: well being in later life
James McCormick with Jonathan Clifton, Alice Sachrajda, Myriam Cherti and Eleanor McDowell
1 December 2009
This report sets out a wider agenda for policymakers and practitioners. It reviews UK policies for older people and international practice, as well as the priorities of older people in urban versus rural locations. It concludes with recommendations for action, which signal a fresh approach to later life and seek to challenge outdated assumptions.
Low-Carbon Jobs in an Inter-Connected World
December 2009
Global Climate Network
This paper focuses on the emerging debate concerning the creation of 'low-carbon' jobs. What perhaps began as rhetoric generated for the purpose of counteracting climate negativity is now developing into an area of study that offers extraordinarily promising benefits. Not only can a lowcarbon technology revolution help achieve climate change goals, it can also create new jobs, boost economic growth and help improve the lives of those currently deprived of access to energy.
Opportunities in an Age of Austerity: Smart ways of dealing with the UK's fiscal deficit
Carey Oppenheim and Tony Dolphin (eds)
December 2009
Now that politicians are facing up to the reality of the fiscal situation, it is a good time to examine opportunities for progressive reform in the tough financial environment - the 'age of austerity' - that is likely to dominate in the public sector for much of the next decade. This report does just that: ippr commissioned experts from different fields each to look at one aspect of the problem or one area of public spending.
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How will the CPRS Carnival end?
By by John Connor, CEO of the Climate Institute, a member of the Global Climate Network
Crikey - 18 November 2009
In the next week or so, the carnival of climate carpetbaggers is about to fold its tents on the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS), at least for this year. How it ends up is still anyone's guess - making predictions is like nailing jelly to the wall.
Cameron is halfway there on society
By Lisa Harker, Co-Director, ippr
CommentIsFree - 12 November 2009
Our country no longer pulls together like it should. But materialism, not big government, has damaged social solidarity
Why so defensive on migration, Brown?
By Tim Finch, ippr
CommentIsFree - 12 November 2009
If anything, we've tightened up our borders too much since the late-90s immigration spike. The PM should get off the back foot
An ippr security lecture with Bill Rammell MP, Minister of State for the Armed Forces
10:30-11:30am
The Bhattacharryya Seminar Room
Institute for Public Policy Research
30-32 Southampton Street, London, WC2E 7RA
As a contribution to debate ahead of the formal Strategic Defence Review taking place next year, Bill Rammell MP, Minister of State for the Armed Forces, will speak at ippr and invite discussion. He will address the changes in modern society and how the UK's Armed Forces have adapted in response. He will also discuss how issues such as Freedom of Information and 24 hour media impact on the use of armed force. In particular, he will talk about the need for the public to understand modern warfare if support for the cost and commitment of the UK's forces is to be maintained.
This event is particularly timely in light of ongoing discussion regarding the current role and responsibilities of the Armed Forces. Building on the work of our Commission on National Security, ippr is now undertaking work on the relationship between army, nation and state to be published in a report on the Modern Military Covenant in 2010.
If you would like further details, or to confirm your attendance, please contact events@... or telephone 020 7470 6105.
10:00am - 11:30am
ippr, 30-32 Southampton Street, London WC2E 7RA
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Harriet Harman, MP, Minister for Women and Equality
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Dr Dalia Ben-Galim, ippr
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Samantha Smethers, Grandparents Plus
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Dame Philippa Russell DBE, Chair of the Standing Commission on Carers
Demographic changes mean that more and more people are taking on caring responsibilities. Carers are a diverse bunch who have a variety of different needs that depend on a range of factors that include the needs of the care recipient, gender, age, labour market position and family status. As four generation families are becoming more common and many more of us becoming carers, innovative policy reform is needed if we are going to meet the future demand for care.
This seminar will consider the role of the modern family and what implications there may be for policy, public services and the labour market as more of us are caring. It will include a focus on:
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the 'sandwich generation' - those who are caring for dependent children and dependent adults at the same time
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the role of grandparents in caring for children and disabled relatives
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employment outcomes for carers - particularly women and older people.
If you would like further details, or to confirm your attendance, please contact events@... or telephone 020 7470 6105.
1:00pm - 2:30pm
ippr, 30-32 Southampton Street, London WC2E 7RA
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Professor Julian Le Grand, LSE
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Dr Rajiv Prabhakar, LSE and the Open University
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David White, The Children's Mutual
Child poverty is almost exclusively measured in terms of income, which has driven a government strategy centred on increasing parental employment and enhancing the benefits and tax credits paid to families with children. Little consideration has been given to how savings and asset policies like the Child Trust Fund can play their part in tackling child poverty.
This seminar will consider how assets can be more fully incorporated into child poverty strategies, as well as the challenges that such an approach might create. We will look at the Welsh Assembly's inclusion of the Child Trust Fund in its child poverty strategy and the lessons for the other countries of the UK. We also discuss the effect of the financial crisis on people's faith in assets and financial institutions, and the implications for the role of assets in child poverty strategies.
To reserve a place, please email k.lawton@... or call 020 7470 6169.
2:00 - 5:00pm
ippr, 30-32 Southampton Street, London WC2E 7RA
During the last 20 years there has been increased international migration into the UK. This population movement has profoundly altered the faith map of the UK, although it is important to acknowledge that the religious practices of the UK-born population are far from static. Polish migrants now comprise the second largest born-abroad group in the UK and make up a large proportion of the congregations of many Roman Catholic churches. The larger mosques are no longer dominated by those of Bangladeshi, India and Pakistani heritage, but now include substantial numbers of worshippers from countries such as Somalia, Algeria and Afghanistan. International migration has also brought new religions to the UK, including Aleviism, Mandaeism, Yezidism, as well as Coptic, Nestorian and Chaldean Christianity.
This seminar will present new data about how migration has changed the faith map of the UK.
Royal Society of Arts, 8 John Adam Street, London WC2N 6EZ
The past decade has seen a rapid growth in parenting and whole family interventions to tackle problems ranging from anti-social behaviour to youth offending. At the same time a greater emphasis has been placed on the role of government in responding to the needs of families more widely. A consultation on early intervention and a Families Green Paper from the Department for Children, Schools and Families will introduce the next stage in the government's strategy later this year and the Conservative party is also expected to publish a Families Green Paper ahead of next year's General Election.
Family support is increasingly being seen as a solution to tackling family breakdown and fragmented family networks. But what should the future be for this growing policy area and, with an election on the horizon, what are the ambitions of the two main political parties to strengthen families? What will the priorities be in a tighter funding climate and how should local authorities and service providers respond?
ippr is bringing together stakeholders from a range of sectors involved in supporting parents and families for a major one day conference to consider the future direction of policy in this area and to highlight some of the latest examples of innovative whole family support.
ippr is holding this event in association with Addaction, Serco and Tomorrow's People.
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
This one-day conference, organised by ippr in partnership with MediaGuardian, returns for its eighth year. The Oxford Media Convention 2010 will focus on the realities of a converged media world as senior government and industry figures come together and discuss current and forthcoming challenges and opportunities around media policy, strategy and regulation. Seen by many as the industry defining event, the Oxford Media Convention provides an important opportunity for senior figures from new and traditional media, academia and regulatory bodies to think creatively about the regulatory framework we want to see develop to guarantee the success of our creative and media industries.
Speakers include:
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Richard Allan, Director of Public Policy, Facebook
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Neil Berkett, Chief Executive Officer, Virgin Media
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Dame Patricia Hodgson, Trustee, BBC Trust
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Jeremy Hunt MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport
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Luke Johnson, Chairman, Channel4
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Alan Rusbridger, editor-in-chief, the Guardian
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Andy Duncan, Outgoing Chief Executive, Channel 4
As part of ippr's innovative project, Now it's personal, we are offering the opportunity for policy-makers and practitioners to visit New York City to facilitate learning and exchange of best practice between US and UK providers, advisers and policy makers.
This week-long learning exchange will provide the opportunity for delegates to learn from the City's experiences of contracting out services under a prime contractor model and to consider how lessons learned can be applied to the UK. Delegates will gain an understanding of the City's 'Back to work' programme and the approaches of different organisations to supporting and retaining individuals in work.
About the visit:
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Visits will be made to prime contractors, to smaller delivery partners and community programmes in the private, public and voluntary sectors.
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Meetings will be held with policy makers including City Hall, the Mayor's Office and delivery organisations.
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The exchange will include networking dinners with key industry and government figures from the welfare-to-work sector in New York.
Full programme will be available shortly
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Travel will be from Monday 19th April 2010 arriving back in London on the morning of Saturday 24th April 2010.
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The cost of the visit is being finalised, but will be in region of £1750. Costs will include all programme costs, travel, accommodation and meals.
Places are limited. For more information and to express your interest, please contact Alice Sachrajda on a.sachrajda@... or 020 7470 6126. |
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