Research

An analysis of 50 countries by two Blavatnik School faculty members, highlighted today in Nature Human Behaviour, reveals that failures of policy implementation are a key reason for the learning crisis in low- and middle-income countries.

David Lammy, Britain's Foreign Secretary, has appointed Ngaire Woods, Founding Dean of Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government, to lead a review on the UK’s global impact.

Dr Emily Jones, Associate Professor in Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, this week hosts United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Katherine Tai, President Biden’s trade advisor, negotiator and spokesperson. 

What does it take to deliver our public services efficiently and effectively, to improve the lives of our most vulnerable communities? A timely new report by the GO Lab team reflects on the potential for social outcomes partnerships to be part of the solution.

As leaders prepare to gather in Brazil for the G20 later this year, a new report from the Lemann Foundation Programme highlights co-ordination and equity as two vital areas of focus for improving health systems in G20 countries. 

Keir Mather has earned a spot on the Times Young Power List for 2024, highlighting the 25 most inspiring people aged 30 and under in the UK and Ireland.

Saul Musker named on the Mail and Guardian's 200 Young South Africans 2024 list in the category Governance for his work in the Private Office of the President of the Republic of South Africa.

Pádraig Rice has been elected as a member of Cork City Council for the Social Democrats in Ireland.