Finnfund is a bilateral development finance institution (DFI) that provides finance to firms in developing countries with the aim of promoting social, environmental and economic development. Just Economics, in partnership with Particip GmbH, was commissioned by the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to evaluate Finnfund's historical performance and its strategy to 2025.
We provide a range of research services from literature reviews through to statistical analysis and value for money assessments. Our staff are experienced in qualitative, quantitative and policy-focused research. We use primary, secondary and desk-based approaches, as appropriate to the research questions and needs of the client.
We produce independent evaluations for public, private and voluntary sector clients, including multi-year projects in the UK and internationally. We partner with universities, research consultancies and civil society organisations. Our staff have experience of a range of evaluation approaches, handling large amounts of data, simplifying complex arguments and synthesising key messages.
Just Economics supports clients to identify barriers and enablers to successful programme or policy implementation. Implementation support has included the development of measurement and social impact tools, and training in their use.
Just Economics is a leading provider of economic analysis and evaluation. We are experienced in the use of a variety of economic methodologies. We work most regularly with Social Cost-Benefit Analysis (SCBA) and Social Return on Investment (SROI) methodologies.
CleverCogs™ is a digital care and support system developed by Blackwood Homes and Care. It was designed to increase digital participation in adults receiving care and support packages and enable increased use of technology enabled care. Just Economics was commissioned by Carnegie UK Trust to carry out a mixed methods study to measure changes in outcomes for customers before and after the introduction of the technology. The linked report sets out the key findings from the evaluation. The full evaluation report is available on request.
The concept of recovery has come to underpin mental health policy in many Anglophone countries. It represents a shift from services based on clinical recovery defined by symptom reduction to recovery as defined by the service user’s view of what is needed to lead a meaningful life. Just Economics was commissioned by HSE to carry out an Evaluability Assessment of the National Framework for Recovery in Mental Health in Ireland.
Our client base ranges from local charities to public sector bodies and global corporates. We apply our expertise to key focus areas that our team are passionate about.
