At Just Economics we believe that research should be rigorous yet accessible, and support our clients to use evidence to implement progressive change.

Digital inclusion, Disability, Health and well-being, Social impact of technology

Living Digitally: an evaluation of CleverCogs

This is a summary report of the evaluation of CleverCogs™ – 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. This evaluation, commissioned by Carnegie UK Trust on behalf of the Scottish Government is a mixed methods study that measures changes in outcomes for customers before and after the introduction of the technology. This report sets out the key findings from the evaluation in relation to these outcomes. The full evaluation report is available on request.

What we do

Research and policy

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.

Evaluation and impact assessment

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.

Training and implementation

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.

SROI and Value for Money (VFM)

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. Our staff helped create the SROI methodology and have been closely involved with its development ever since.

International development and finance

Evaluation of Finnfund: the Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Ltd.

This evaluation of Finnfund was led by Just Economics staff and will be published in late 2018. It was commissioned by the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and conducted in partnership with Partcip GmbH.

Digital inclusion, Health and well-being, Social impact of technology

Technology Enabled Care Data Review and Evaluation Options Study

The TEC data review and evaluation options study provides a synthesis and review of existing TEC evaluation evidence and sets out considerations for further evaluation activity. This report presents the findings from the TEC data review and evaluation option study.

Focus areas

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.