Reform case studies 

Three of my research aims are:

 

• To look again at notable reforms from a different angle to better understand their success or failure.

• To highlight some neglected reforms that have played a critical part in creating essential foundations for better known reforms; and,

• To share stories and materials from my own involvement in some notable reforms of the last 25 years.

 

As my research progresses, I will draw on the conceptual framework for reform I have developed to probe critical moments in reform through a mix of primary and secondary research. The case studies will increasingly examine reforms through this lens. 

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The first four cases revisiting work I produced at the IfG. I will share some resources which have not been published previously to give a more vivid inside picture of those reforms I was involved in. There is also a section on links and references for each case study to help those interested in going deeper into some reforms.

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Future case studies will focus more strongly on the practice of reformers by drawing on the programme of semi-structured interviews I am planning for 2025-6 which will explore why and how they did what they did at those key moments in successful reforms. 

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​​​​Over the coming years I will be building further case studies drawing a mix of secondary and primary research:

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If you had personal involvement in any of these cases and want to share materials, perspectives or join my interview programme please be in touch directly.

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And I always welcome any thoughts, suggestions or challenges to the overall aims and programme of my research.

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