A summary of the Hub's work to evaluate Sistema Scotland's BigNoise programme. This summary paper looks at the mixed-method approach taken to identify the programme's impacts, as well work to adapt the Business Case Economic Model (BCEM) to better suit the programme appraisal.
The latest Intelligence Hub blog looks at the Hub's contribution to the evaluation of Sistema Scotland's Big Noise programme.
13 MIN READ This latest briefing provides an overview of some of the latest economic developments relevant to Glasgow City Region, pulling together recent national and regional data alongside emerging academic and policy insights. It covers four key areas:
A summary of the latest evidence on the impacts of AI across public services, businesses, productivity, society, the labour market, and the environment.
8 MIN READ This briefing provides an overview of the latest economic developments relevant to Glasgow City Region (GCR), pulling together recent national and regional data alongside emerging academic and policy insights. It covers three key areas:
10 MIN READ This month’s briefing examines recent economic data from Scotland and the UK, alongside geopolitical challenges, and the living standards of lower-income households. It then considers how interconnected these issues are. It looks at:
A discussion and evidence briefing which examines the growing policy focus on disability and health-related economic inactivity.
9 MIN READ Our first Regional Economic Briefing of 2026 reviews the latest UK and Scottish economic data, explores the outlook for the year ahead, and assesses the implications for Glasgow City Region amid continued sluggish growth and demographic challenges. It also highlights GCR’s priority actions to strengthen resilience and…
A look at how the Intelligence Hub has been analysing the Region's productivity challenges, including how GCR can address its productivity gap with the UK's leading performers.
