Think pieces.

We have commissioned a number of think pieces about equality and public services. The authors have in various ways illuminted what we mean by 'equality' and 'public services' respectively. You can download the think pieces here.

The reason for collecting these essays from experts and thought leaders were three-fold: to build a solid base of understanding in the field, to provide a common point of reference for project partners, and to highlight just some of the successful and innovative case studies already underway.

The five think pieces are:

• Equality and equity through progressive public spending by Neil McInroy from Centre for Local Economic Strategies in Manchester
• Equality, equity and choice by David Boyle, New Weather Institute
• Public services and equality: why it matters, and why we need a new approach by Henry Kippin, RSA 2020 Public Services
• Public services and (in)equality in an age of austerity by Joe Penny, New Economics Foundation
• Reducing health inequalities - the challenge of public health by John Craig, Innovation Unit

In Denmark we have also commissioned two think pieces from local organisations to get a Nordic perspective:

• Public Service Providers and the Promotion of Equal Treatment by Mandana Zarrehparvar
• Scandinavian Equality as a Glimpse in the Mirror by Niels Righolt, Danish Centre for Culture and Interculture