1. Making the CASE Adam C. Cooper, Head of Research DCMS

2. Background Aims to deliver a step-change in our evidence, and with it our influence Draws together £1.8M over 3 years across DCMS and 4 strategic bodies Initially focused on Opportunity: the drivers and impacts of engagement Builds on the value of Taking Part

3. Where we are First year contracted with world-class researchers (end: Winter 09/10) Currently scoping the systematic review (now to June 09) Depth analysis to generate policy-oriented models to start in Spring (April to Sept 09) Two other projects commissioned : –Scoping an assets dataset (end: April 09) –Review of regional evidence needs (end: June 09) Investment in longitudinal data via Understanding Society

4. Next steps CLOA involvement in scoping What research do you use Phase 2 (from 2009/10) will focus on fieldwork to generate new, robust evidence on drivers and impacts For more details see www.culture.gov.uk/case

5. What do you think? Questions, views, comments Contact me: adamc.cooper@culture.gsi.gov.uk