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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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    Insights

    We are restlessly innovative in our thinking, our development of new technologies and our determination to continually improve outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve.  ​

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    About us

    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 Reykjavík Index for Leadership 2025

    How are women and men perceived in terms of their suitability for leadership?

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    Our thinking

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    The Leaders' Report

    Government communication teams face a range of challenges.  Not least how campaigns designed to deliver against critical public policy objectives are both effective and deliver value for money.

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    Voice of Ukraine 

    Our award winning research programme has tracked the evolving priorities, challenges and living circumstances of displaced Ukrainian citizens over the last 18 months.

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    Reputation Measurement for the Public Sector

    Our Reputation Index uses a globally validated reputation measurement framework -  benchmarking public sector agencies across New Zealand, Australia and Singapore.

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    Our services

    We work end-to-end
    across the     public policy development cycle​

    We combine expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies and data science, connecting governments with citizens across the world. We work with our clients to create policy interventions, design better public services, and unlock behaviour change. ​​

    We support the rapid development of policy thinking in moments of urgency. We implement policies on the ground for multi-laterals. We build communications to reach diverse and complex audiences.  ​

    Evidence

    We provide the evidence base for policy design and decision making in governments and multilateral organisations around the world.

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    Policy Development and Evaluation

    We help you enhance the design and development of public policies, programmes and interventions at every stage of the lifecycle to deliver public value.

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    Behavioural and Communications

    Our experts have deep expertise and experience in understanding citizens' behaviour and deconstructing the complex range of levers that can drive change.

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    Political, Opinion and Electoral 

    Our expertise in political and opinion polling helps governments and policymakers make informed decisions and contribute to the quality of public debate.

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    Case study

    Tackling online trends of disrespect to stop gender-based violence

    Behavioural and Communications

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    Case study

    Measuring the digitisation of payments and the Eurozone cash economy

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    Case study

    Evaluating the impact of programmes in the UK to create safer streets

    Policy Development and Evaluation 

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    Powering decisions that shape the world

    From November 2023, Kantar Public has rebranded to Verian. To find out more about our next chapter as Verian, watch our video.

     

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    Our expert teams around the world regularly produce research and insights relating to public policy issues. 

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