For public sector partners
Some of the reasons you should partner with us
See our other services for more reasons
- Our work across all of White’s services benefits from the scientific roots of our company and the research-minded individuals who represent a large part of our team
- Whether it is in policy-making or general decision-making, a data-driven approach is always preferable and even when it is not possible, building on the limited data and facts, combined with justifiable proxies and assumptions always leads to the best and most dependable results
- We believe that our work stands out, but also that it should be replicable, both in terms of the data collected, the analysis carried out and the conclusions drawn. This is why we are transparent in our approaches and methodologies as well as why we justify the conclusions
- We will always select what we believe is the best approach to solving a problem or carrying out a task given the time and resources available. We do, at times, turn down opportunities because we do not believe that the results will be reliable given the time and resources available
- Advancement in and development of new methodologies and technologies present and opportunity to innovate in all services. This is an opportunity we take.
- The fact that White carries out research where innovative ideas and approaches can be tested means that we are able to apply innovative ideas and approaches in other areas, such as in our public sector services.
- Whether innovate incrementally or leaps depends greatly on the work that needs to be carried out. What is important to us is that whenever there is an opportunity to, justifiably, apply innovative approaches, we take the opportunities in order to produce the best possible results
- We do not see innovation as a goal in itself, but as a means to an end. Whether this is to generate new ideas, create new thinking, gather better data or make better use of current data, innovation always has to have a purpose
- Regardless of which partners we are working with, it is important for us to ensure that they feel comfortable working with us and a key element there is compliance with industry standards, rules and regulations as well as best practices
- An example of our focus on compliance is our approach to privacy and the treatment of personal data. We have clear policies and elaborate processes to deal with personal data, which ensure that personal data is dealt with in an appropriate way. We have even had a third-party assessment of our system for dealing with personal data carried out
- Whether it is working regulations, intellectual property rights, confidentiality or any other relevant area, White takes its obligations very seriously
- We also encourage anyone who observes any lack of compliance by any team members to contact us immediately
“Supporting policy-making is about helping shape the society and economy of tomorrow”
CHRISTIAN HAUSCHILDT
MANAGING DIRECTOR & HEAD OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC SECTOR SERVICES
Description of services
Policy analysis
Our services cover the full policy-cycle, including general policy studies, whether they are to gather information and provide recommendations prior to or during policymaking:
- Preparatory and scoping studies
- Needs analysis
- Market research
- Identification of best practices
- Stakeholder analysis
Evaluations
White services include e.g. interim evaluations, ex-post evaluations, using appropriate guidelines such as the Better Regulation Guidelines, UN Evaluation Guidelines, etc. We provide:
- Full evaluations
- Intervention logics
- Evaluation matrices
- Data collection and analysis
- Recommendations
Impact Assessments
We offer to support and carry out impact assessments, ex-ante evaluations, foresight and other future-focused studies, using either bespoke or standard methodologies. We help with:
- Gap analysis
- Problem definition
- Scenario building
- Benchmarking
- Advice and testing
Monitoring
Regardless of whether you are carrying out a policy intervention in the shape regulation, co-regulation, self-regulation or support programmes, there is a need to monitor and we help with:
- General monitoring frameworks
- Result Oriented Monitoring
- Deploying monitoring systems
- Data collection and analysis
- Performance optimisation
Policy analysis
Our services cover the full policy-cycle, including general policy studies, whether they are to gather information and provide recommendations prior to or during policymaking:
Evaluations
White services include e.g. interim evaluations, ex-post evaluations, using appropriate guidelines such as the Better Regulation Guidelines, UN Evaluation Guidelines, etc. We provide:
Impact Assessments
We offer to support and carry out impact assessments, ex-ante evaluations, foresight and other future-focused studies, using either bespoke or standard methodologies. We help with:
Monitoring
Regardless of whether you are carrying out a policy intervention in the shape regulation, co-regulation, self-regulation or support programmes, there is a need to monitor and we help with:
- Preparatory and scoping studies
- Needs analysis
- Market research
- Identification of best practices
- Stakeholder analysis
- Full evaluations
- Intervention logics
- Evaluation matrices
- Data collection and analysis
- Recommendations
- Gap analysis
- Problem definition
- Scenario building
- Benchmarking
- Advice and testing
- General monitoring frameworks
- Result Oriented Monitoring
- Deploying monitoring systems
- Data collection and analysis
- Performance optimisation
Sounds results
Our public sector services team is proud of never having failed to meet expectations in our project and more often than not, we exceed expectations. We know because we ask. We understand the importance of sound results in both policy-making and implementation. We know and understand every step of the policy-cycle, we stay up to date with the policy and wider context of the areas we work in and we always analyse the needs carefully to make sure that we have a full understanding. Based on this, we develop the most effective and efficient methodological approach given the time and resources available. We add a touch of innovation that should give better results than conservative approaches and make sure that we have back-up solutions in case they do not. We use tested and proven management methodologies to ensure that we have the right resources with the right skills on the project. We create a solid timeplan with buffers in case of unforeseen events, we identify risks, eliminate them where we can, reduce and mitigate remaining risks. We execute the projects meticulously, managing the present situation and predicting any developments to adapt and optimise the execution. This is how we achieve sound results every time. If you are looking to carry out a project in the public sector, then reach out, if we can add value, we will be happy to be your partner in the project.
PUBLIC SECTOR SERVICES CASE STUDY #1
European Blockchain Observatory & Forum
Distributed Ledger Technologies such as blockchain hold potential for major improvements in the way our businesses, governments, and societies work. However, important questions are yet to be answered to fully unlock the transformative power of these nascent technologies. Read more about this and how we contribute to fulfilling Europe’s potential within the field of blockchain.
PUBLIC SECTOR SERVICES CASE STUDY #2
Steel sector careers
Steelmaking is a key industrial sector in Europe, but it is changing at a fast pace. Domestic and global competition are fierce and new skills are highly in demand. The EU cannot and does not intend to compete on cheap labour and low social standards. However, to ensure Europe’s position as an innovator and a global competitor in this market, it is essential to attract workers with the right skillset. Read about how we contributed to the understanding of skills needs and sector perception to make the sector more competitive.