Case studies: Real-life examples of government activity

A country case study on the response to terrorism in Nigeria from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

A case study on Mexico’s 'war on drugs' from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

A case study on human rights defender Sombath Somphone from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

A case study on the Open Government Partnership Summit from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

A case study on the the Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

A country case study on post-revolution political upheaval in Egypt from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

A case study on the role of women in Afghanistan from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

A case study on the UK response to reports of sexual violence in the Syrian conflict from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

A country case study on the progress on reform implementation in Bahrain from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

A case study on women's rights in India from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

A country case study on political violence in Bangladesh from the 2013 FCO Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Examples of how the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) has helped businesess in England and boost private-sector jobs.

How UK aid is improving girls’ lives in Pakistan by helping them gain a higher education and empowering them to pursue careers.

Why a mother in Burkina Faso has decided not to have her daughters cut, thanks to a project supported by UK aid.

How a UK aid funded project supports mothers with disabled children in some of the poorest parts of the world.

Support from the UK government is helping children from poor and disadvantaged backgrounds in Sindh go to primary school and improve their life chances.

Approaches to managing behaviour throughout the whole school at both a primary and secondary school.

How Stopsley Community Primary School encourages good behaviour by rewarding pupils.

UK support to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is helping the province to improve women’s access to justice and become more responsive to women’s issues.

The Lower Dove flood defence scheme is a successful tale of private-public partnership.

Manufacturer, Tinsley Bridge, develops vehicle suspension solutions for UK army vehicles in Afghanistan, with support from Innovate UK.

Kelly Dunlea discusses her experience in moving to a permanent role in the Cabinet Office from an apprenticeship in the civil service.

Case studies on the benefits of being an armed forces reservist, for use in central or local government recruitment campaigns.

Examples of schools which have improved sports teaching through staff training and using specialist coaches.

Cora Gordon, a paralegal in the Crown Prosecution Service, talks about her experience as a Civil Service apprentice.

Conor O'Connor, who has a policy support role in the Department for Education, discusses his experience as a Civil Service apprentice..

Ayath Ullah, who has an enforcement and compliance role in HMRC, talks about his experience of being a Civil Service apprentice.

Requesting supplier payments for failure to meet target service levels which are not set out in supply agreements is recognised as not being consistent with the Code.

How superfast broadband can transform a business operating from remote locations.

Charging suppliers for optimum shelf positioning is recognised as not being consistent with the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP).

British support to the Girls’ Education Challenge is helping to educate young girls in Sierra Leone.

UK support to the Acid Survivors Foundation is helping survivors of acid attacks get medical help and legal advice.

Community midwives trained with support from the UK are helping mothers to give birth safely and care for their newborns.

How the UK is helping people with HIV and AIDS in Ethiopia by providing support and access to treatment.

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How the International Climate Fund (ICF) is supporting greenhouse gas mitigation and renewable energy generation in low income countries.

How UK aid funded training helped families in the Philippines stay out of danger when Typhoon Haiyan struck.

An environmentally responsible CIC helping vulnerable people to escape fuel poverty and supporting community regeneration through training and job creation.

A multi-million pound CIC running specialised health schemes to help patients manage long-term conditions.

An organisation that combines catering and training to positively affect lives – and appetites.

An ambitious CIC providing holistic health services in Southend-on-Sea.

A business-focused CIC offering practical skills and work experience to young people with learning disabilities.

A CIC that has pioneered an educational health programme around yoga in Northern Ireland.

A CIC Offiering loans to people targeted by high-cost lenders.

A community-owned shop brings together residents and revitalises a Norfolk village.

A CIC that delivers innovative community health services.

An innovative, user-led and award-winning organisation helping people to manage mental health problems.

A hive of activity describes this village store, managed and run entirely by passionate local volunteers.

As it says on the packet, a CIC making a difference to youth in Milton Keynes through an enterprising, multi-service hub.

An enterprising outreach theatre engaging London’s youth, challenging social issues and delivering social impact.