Disability and Work Participation in New Zealand: Outcomes Relating to Paid Employment and Benefit Receipt Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2005 This report adds to current understanding of the extent to which disability-related barriers limit participation in society and provides an improved evidential basis for policy analysis…
The Effects of Curricula and Assessment on Pedagogical Approaches and on Educational Outcomes Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2005 This review analyses the literature on the effects of curricula and assessment on pedagogical approaches and educational outcomes, i.e. student achievement. The review looks at whether…
Coming of Age: Social science research and its contribution to wealth and well-being in New Zealand, 2006–2016 Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2005 The Social Sciences Reference Group (SSRG) first reported in 2001 on how social research can better inform social policy advice. The group was reconvened to review…
OECD survey on women in science Last Publication Date: 10 Feb 2005 In responding to this questionnaire, we are aware of the Ministers’ emphasis on increasing the participation of women in science and technology studies and careers. This…
Futurewatch - Biotechnologies to 2025 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2004 This report aims to help departments take biotechnology developments into consideration in policy development operations and implementation. Information about technology trends can be used at a…
Evaluation of Kaupapa Ara Whakawhiti Mātauranga (KAWM) Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2004 Kaupapa Ara Whakawhiti Mätauranga (KAWM) encompassed a number of school improvement initiatives and aimed to: improve student achievement; improve school performance; strengthen school and community relationships; upgrade school ICT infrastructure;…
Evaluation of the Techlink Programme Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2004 This evaluation of Techlink is undertaken to examine its strategic performance including performance against objectives and to make recommendations on performance improvement. Techlink was established in July…
Study of New Zealand's Venture Capital Market and Implications for Public Policy Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2004 This study of the New Zealand venture capital market was commissioned by the Ministry of Research Science & Technology (MoRST) and sponsored by a number of…
Portfolio Evaluations: Food Products RS&T Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2004 The evaluation food products RS&T funded by the Foundation is based on a survey of food companies and industry associations completed in May/June 2004. The survey…
Portfolio Evaluations 2001-2005 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2004 This report presents consolidated findings from portfolio-based evaluations. These evaluations addressed the issue of RS&T performance focussing specifically on research users, research uptake and outcomes, and…