Think Tank 3: Dimensions of persistent inequality in Scotland (15 Jan 2009)

A knowledge exchange programme supported by the Scottish Funding Council.

Knowledge exchange on public policy in Scotland: Promoting best practice on equality and human rights in Scotland

This was the third of our four think-tank events which aimed to bring together individuals involved in the field of equality and human rights representing the academic community, policymakers and the public, private and voluntary sectors. Six expert speakers with different perspectives on equality gave short papers representing the six equality strands: gender; disability; race; sexuality; religion or belief and age. Ample time for discussion between policy makers, practitioners and researchers was structured into the event. A briefing paper was circulated before the meeting, covering the legislative context. After the event, a publicly available briefing paper will be produced and widely circulated, contextualizing the discussion and summarizing the various inputs from speakers and participants.

Aims of this think tank:

• to share knowledge on the topic of persistent inequalities in Scotland, involving a range of bodies including Scottish Government, local authorities, academics and third sector organisations
• to reflect on current policy and to determine what information is required to advance reform to reduce inequalities
• to reflect on the knowledge exchange process and draw lessons for future events
• to produce a briefing with a ‘state of the art’ assessment of the current picture and key issues affecting Scotland

Event documents