Kerry Smith

The National Institute of Economic & Social Research, founded in 1938, produces economic projections for the regions of the UK using data from NiGEM and a combination of approaches. The institute collaborates with external partners, including the UK Productivity Commission, to identify future policy choices. The private company is based in London, UK. NIESR produces a comprehensive forecast for the Economic Outlook each quarter using its leading forecasting tool, NiGEM. Before each evidence session, the Productivity Commission invites academics and practitioners in the field of productivity to share their views.

Commonweal Housing Ltd. is an action learning charity that investigates, tests, and shares housing solutions to social injustice. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company supports their partners from the beginning to make their projects effective, relevant, and impactful. The company provides housing to help rebuild family life after imprisonment. Jane Slowey Memorial Bursary recipients from the University of Birmingham share their dissertation findings with Commonweal Housing. The CEO of the company is Ashley Horsey.