Evaluation of business steps extension (e-business)

Evaluation of the Business Steps (e-business) programme, delivered in the East Midlands between August 2007 and March 2010 to improve business take-up of ICTs ('e-adoption'). Based on 500 beneficiary survey responses to investigate Strategic Added Value (SAV) and desk research to investigate net impact in GVA

A follow-up evaluation of the business growth through skills development and knowledge transfer project

Builds on earlier (2008) evaluation of the Business Growth through Skills Development and Knowledge Transfer Programme, delivered through the New Technology Institute (NTI) in the East Midlands. This evaluation focuses on the programme's third and final phase from April 2009 to March 2010. The programme targeted Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Evaluation largely based on stakeholder and beneficiary surveys to ascertain Strategic Added Value (SAV)

London Hospital Food Project

The aim of the London is to incresae the amount of local and organic food served in four London hospitals. It is hoped that the project will not only result in healthier and better quality meals for hospital patients, staff and visitors, but will also benefit local communities, through supporting farming and food businesses in London and the South East. It is funded by the King's Fund, Defra and the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, and focuses on the food served in the canteens at Ealing and St george's hospitals, and both canteen and ward catering at the Royal Brompton and Lambeth hospitals. The aim is to ensure that 10% of the food served is locally produced - and ideally organic as well. London Food Link works closely with catering managers to help them develop menus and supply tenders that favour organic, seasonal food that can be supplied locally. A number of events have taken place to help both suppliers and catering staff to reconnect and build understanding of the tendering process, including organic certification teaching, farm visits, and training from public procurement experts. The Soil Association is running a Public Procurement Helpline - on 0117 914 2424 - for enquiries from food suppliers who are interested in taking part in the project. Research is being carried out to assess the economic and health benefits of sustainable food procurement, as well as a study on the distribution barriers, and the development of local food infrastructure within London. a nationwide replication network has been established to share good practice and advice

Evaluation of mentoring activity in the East Midlands

Evaluation of the Mentoring Escalator programme and its sucessor, Mentoring for All, covering the period April 2007 to November 2008. Principally a qualitative evaluation, comprising beneficiary survey responses, depth interviews and stakeholder consultation to ascertain Strategic Added Value (SAV)

An evaluation of business growth through skills development and knowledge transfer

A report on the summative evaluation of the emda Business Growth through Skills Development and Knowledge Transfer programme and the effectiveness of the New Technology Institute (NTI) in the East Midlands

Evaluation of career chain

Evaluation of the Career Chain programme, which aimed to support the retention and redeployment of skilled staff in the engineering and construction sectors in the East Midlands. Included a review of project performance against targets, Strategic Added Value (SAV), net economic impacts (in GVA), and recommendations for future delivery of similar activity

Mapping the East Midlands low carbon economy: volume 2 - market analysis

Market analysis report from the comprehensive mapping exercise of the Low Carbon Environmental Goods and Service sector (LCEGS) in the light of new national and international research into market opportunities and regional research into sector strengths. Includes a range of sub-sector analyses, including environmental consultancy, waste management, hydro, biomass, wind, and carbon finance

Mapping the East Midlands low carbon economy

This report presents the findings of a comprehensive mapping exercise of the Low Carbon Environmental Goods and Service sector (LCEGS) in the light of new national and international research into market opportunities and regional research into sector strengths. Project outputs include a directory of LCEGS businesses, a detailed database of these companies and their capacity, and a market analysis of a range of LCEGS sub-sectors

Summary of IDEAS maternal and newborn household and facility surveys in Ethiopia for local health officials

A two page summary of IDEAS household and facility surveys in Ethiopia aiming to answer the question "Do maternal and newborn innovations enhance interactions and increase life-saving intervention coverage?". The summary was produced for local health officials in Ethiopia to thank them for their help with getting the surveys done. It was translated into Amharic by our colleagues at JaRco Consulting Ltd