Insight for Impact is SQW’s podcast. As a business, we believe that good public policy shapes a better society – and it must therefore be guided by high quality research, analysis and insight. This principle has shaped our work since SQW was formed in the early 1980s, and we have generated a huge bank of experience and insight in applying it.
Our podcast series is aimed at anyone with an interest in good public policy (particularly at national and local levels in the UK). It addresses highly topical economic and social issues ranging from innovation and local economic development through to skills, education, health and social care. Drawing on high quality evidence and analysis, it seeks to inform and stimulate the surrounding debates, and it aims, literally, to provide insight for impact.
For more information and to see our most recently published reports, go to https://www.sqw.co.uk/insights-and-publications/
Insight for Impact
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Insight for Impact is SQW’s podcast. As a business, we believe that good public policy shapes a better society – and it must therefore be guided by high quality research, analysis and insight. This principle has shaped our work since SQW was formed in the early 1980s, and we have generated a huge bank of experience and insight in applying it. Our podcast series is aimed at anyone with an interest in good public policy (particularly at national and local levels in the UK). It addresses highly topical economic and social issues ranging from innovation and local economic development through to skills, education, health and social care. Drawing on high quality evidence and analysis, it seeks to inform and stimulate the surrounding debates, and it aims, literally, to provide insight for impact. For more information and to see our most recently published reports, go to https://www.sqw.co.uk/insights-and-publications/
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Recent Episodes
June 11, 2026
Reflections on the updated Green Book: Shifting towards balanced judgement in appraisal
SQW experts discuss the UK Green Book's shift to balanced judgment in appraisal, emphasizing transparency, place-based thinking, and appraisal capacity for better public investment.
January 13, 2026
A look ahead to 2026 in economic and social development
What should those involved in economic and social development be watching out for in 2026? In this podcast, experts from SQW consider what the next twelve months might hold for health and social care, employment and skills, local economic growth, and innovation and enterprise.
October 30, 2025
Exploring the New Towns Taskforce report with Sir Michael Lyons: Implications for economic strategy, appraisal and evaluation
The New Towns Taskforce was asked by the UK Government to identify locations and delivery models for a new generation of New Towns to stimulate economic growth and address housing shortages in England. The Taskforce’s final report has recently been published. What are the implications for economic strategy, appraisal and evaluation? This is the focus of our latest podcast episode, where we are delighted to be joined by the Chair of the New Towns Taskforce, Sir Michael Lyons. Sir Michael joins Christine Doel, SQW expert on economic and spatial development at local, sub-national and national scales, and podcast host Joe Duggett, to explore: The role of New Towns in supporting economic growth How New Towns can build effective communities Alignment with broader policy agendas The role of Development Corporations in delivering large-scale communities How the progress and success of the New Towns initiative might be measured in the short-term and long-term.
21 total episodes available with 9 transcripts
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