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    We operate at the intersection of data, technology and citizen insight and our expertise extends across the entire public policy development cycle.​

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    Verian is a world leading, purpose-led and independent research, evidence, evaluation, and communications agency, providing services to government and the public realm. ​​

    We work with our clients to help solve the next generation of public policy challenges.​

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    The Reykjavik Index

    The first measure of prejudice towards female leadership.
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    The Voice of Ukraine

    The evolving priorities, challenges and living circumstances of displaced Ukrainian citizens.
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    The Leader's Report

    The evolving future of government communication.

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    Public Sector Reputation Index

    Reputational trends for the public sector.

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    7 November 2025

    Preparing for rapid change: how do French citizens perceive risk, and how do policy makers and wider stakeholders build societal resilience

    Geopolitical upheavals and internal tensions within democracies are shaping a new reality. Threats...
    6 November 2025

    The ‘Preparedness’ Policy Dividend: How the new national security environment can foster community resilience and economic growth

    As Europe faces a rapidly evolving national security landscape, the imperative to foster community...
    5 November 2025

    The use of evidence in the policy cycle

    Evidence can make you and your policies more effective and powerful. This chapter provides you with...
    20 October 2025

    Understanding Public Sentiment to Accelerate Citizen-Focused Transformation

    20 October 2025

    From Measurement to Momentum: Growing Social Licence Through Tracking and Insight

    30 September 2025

    Values, Beliefs, and Democratic Engagement in Europe

    The global geopolitical tilt has led to a reconfiguration of national security and defence policy...
    30 September 2025

    What is good evidence?

    When we talk about evidence, we recommend keeping the following two types of evidence in mind (WHO...
    26 September 2025

    Maximising public value through better data and evaluation

    25 September 2025

    Documenting Disruption: Everyday Life During Times of War

    23 September 2025

    Turning intention into action: practical steps for including seldom heard voices

    12 September 2025

    The work of the personal field interviewer at Verian and the quality approach to social research

    4 September 2025

    Why evidence-informed decision making?

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