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    We combine expertise across evidence and public policy advisory to deliver enhanced value to our clients​

    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.​

    Global

    The Reykjavik Index

    The first measure of prejudice towards female leadership.
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    Global

    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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    New Zealand

    Public Sector Reputation Index

    Reputational trends for the public sector.

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    News and insights

    Evidence
    30 September 2025

    What is good evidence?

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

    Documenting Disruption: Everyday Life During Times of War

    4 September 2025

    Why evidence-informed decision making?

    8 March 2025

    The Reykjavík Index for Leadership

    5 March 2025

    New Zealand: leaders in perceptions of gender equality

    16 October 2024

    Scale, speed and accessing new data sources: Accelerating research through AI

    3 April 2024

    Voice of Ukraine

    As the war in Ukraine is in its third year, a pan-European team here at Verian, including both...
    7 March 2024

    Gender Equality in Leadership: is 2024 the start of a downward trend?

    Gender Equality in Leadership: is 2024 the start of a downward trend? Developed in partnership with...
    15 December 2022

    Societal perceptions of women’s suitability for leadership could pave the way for improved gender parity in India

    9 November 2021

    Iceland sets the standard as the most gender-progressive society

    The Reykjavík Index for Leadership 2021/2022 was launched at the Reykjavík Global Forum by Kantar...
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