Insuring previously uninsurable poor farmers in Uganda
Research into how Uganda’s three million smallholder farmers perceive risk led to the development of a new drought insurance scheme, subsidised by the Ugandan government.
ESRC > Economy and businessImproving data: Strengthening the evidence base for policy
The ESRC Centre for Population Change, through collaboration with the Office for National Statistics, has improved the accuracy of current and future population estimates for the UK, providing policymakers, planners and business with better evidence on which to build policy and plan public services, as well as accurate data for business decisions.
ESRC > Economy and businessEnhancing the employment of autistic individuals
Only 16% of autistic adults are in full-time employment in the UK, with lost employment detrimental to quality of life for the majority of autistic adults who would like to work, and costing the UK over £9 billion a year. Research into how to improve employment opportunities has changed public perceptions around autism, increased recruitment of autistic people and changed culture and practices in a number of UK and international organisations.
ESRC > Economy and businessThe Edinburgh psychologist putting workplace health through its paces with Welbot
An Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)-funded collaboration on a new desktop wellness app gave Dr Kasia Banas a valuable outlet to positively impact thousands of workers’ health and wellbeing.
ESRC > Economy and businessThe Edinburgh researcher building the circular economy with Volvo Construction
A phone call to the Swedish giant laid the foundations for an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)-funded project which could make manufacturing and construction significantly more climate change-friendly, says Dr Kathi Kaesehage.
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