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Evaluations Online is a publicly accessible collection of evaluation and research reports from Scottish Enterprise. The reports cover all aspects of Scottish Enterprise's economic development activities and are available for download at no cost.
Latest reports
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Review of textiles engagement
This review examined one of the key themes, ‘Improving Customer Intimacy’, of Scottish Enterprise’s (SE’s) support programme for the textile industry 2010/11 – 2013/14. The support programme reflected an overarching theme of: creating, winning and retaining customers. The review set out to determine the value of this work for the companies involved and considers the benefits for the businesses involved, captures learning to date and makes recommendations on the future operation of the programme in the light of experience. -
The role of acquisitions in company growth
The aim of the research was to understand the role acquisition can play in the growth of Scottish companies. The research had the following objectives: to provide a comprehensive overview of the acquisitions market within Scotland over the past decade; to consider the role and impact of acquisitions on company growth; to highlight the impact of acquisitions on the Scottish economy; and to provide insights into the acquisitions market to help inform Scottish Enterprise’s policies and practices (as well as that of others). -
Critical materials: examining the materials that are critical to our sectors and economy
The aim of the report is to provide an understanding of the experiences that companies have in relation to the issue of critical raw materials supply compared to other supply chain issues. It also seeks to provide insight into the key factors that influence companies’ decision-making in relation to this issue at present and in the future. -
Dundee City Region tourism labour market study
Dundee City Region’s tourism sector is set to benefit from the establishment of a new tourist attraction, the V&A (Victoria and Albert museum of art and design) at Dundee City Centre’s waterfront. This report looks in detail at the profile of the tourism industry within Dundee City Region and the potential for growth in the sector over the coming years, as a result of the new V&A and other developments.