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Is our evidence fit for purpose?

City Hall, London SE1 2AA
9am-1.00pm, Wednesday 23 September 2009
(restricted access to GLA Group staff only)

Seminar summary

In the run up to the publication of the London Plan, the Economic Development Strategy and the Transport Strategy, it is important to consider whether we have the evidence we need to base them on and if we have used it to best effect. This is not only important in considering options but also in being aware of how potential critics could react.

This staff seminar will hear from external and internal speakers on evidence evaluation, best practice experience, some common problems and new methods of data collection. The seminar will help inform both analysts and policy developers and will be useful for all those engaged in strategy development in the GLA, LDA and TFL.

Speakers

Bridget Rosewell, (Chair), Chief Economic Adviser, GLA.
Economic data: revisions, forecast and uncertainty.

Economic data presentation by Bridget Rosewell - PDF
Economic data presentation by Bridget Rosewell - RTF

Matthew Waite, Senior Economist, GLA Economics.
Creating an evidence base – Following The London Story (London Skills and Employment Board) evidence base example.

Creating an evidence base presentation by Matthew Waite - PDF
Creating an evidence base presentation by Matthew Waite - RTF

Nigel Campbell, Director of Policy Analysis, TfL.
How to use land use and transport planning analysis.

How to use land use and transport planning analysis presentation by Nigel Campbell - PDF
How to use land use and transport planning analysis presentation by Nigel Campbell - RTF

Emer Coleman, London Alliances Project Director, GLA.
From Ordnance Survey to Google street view. New technology and social media offer fascinating opportunities to explore how real time data capture might inform public policy.

From Ordnance Survey to Google street view presentation by Emer Coleman - PDF

Natalie Penrose, Senior Manager, National Studies, Audit Commission.
Is there something I should know? Making the most of your information to improve services.

Is there something I should know? presentation by Natalie Penrose - PDF
Is there something I should know? presentation by Natalie Penrose - RTF

Tony Munton, Director, Matrix Evidence.
Evidence, analysis and the Green Book. A look at Treasury guidance on how evidence and analysis supports effective policy development and delivery.

Evidence, analysis and the Green Book presentation by Tony Munton - PDF

Simon Griffiths, Gateway Manager, (Concept Appraisal and Evaluation) LDA.
Producing useful evaluation - an overview of the LDA's approach to evaluation.

Producing useful evaluation - an overview of the LDA's approach to evaluation presentation by Simon Griffiths - PDF
Producing useful evaluation - an overview of the LDA's approach to evaluation presentation by Simon Griffiths - RTF