Prof Francesca Gains

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Publications

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  1. 2019
  2. Published

    What did the coalition government do for women? An analysis of gender equality policy agendas in the UK 2010–2015

    Sanders, A., Annesley, C. & Gains, F., 2019, In : British Politics. p. 1-19 19 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1057/s41293-018-00103-2
  3. 2017
  4. Published

    General election 2017: Making the astonishing explicable

    Gains, F., 9 Jun 2017, policy@manchester.

    Research output: Other contribution

  5. Published

    General election 2017 - Is gender still on the agenda? How parties appeal to women voters

    Annesley, C. & Gains, F., 31 May 2017, policy@manchester.

    Research output: Other contribution

  6. Published

    Metro Mayors - the work begins

    Gains, F. & Ward, K., 16 May 2017, policy@manchester.

    Research output: Other contribution

  7. Published

    What can devo do for women?

    Gains, F., 6 Mar 2017, policy@manchester.

    Research output: Other contribution

  8. Published

    Gender, Actors and Institutions at the Local Level: Explaining Variation in Policies to Address Violence against Women and Girls

    Gains, F. & Lowndes, V., 2017, In : Governance. 31, 4, p. 683-699 27 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1111/gove.12329
  9. 2016
  10. Published

    Regional crime Tzars face their first real test: but where are the women?

    Gains, F., 4 May 2016, policy@manchester.

    Research output: Other contribution

  11. Published

    Democracy and devolution: An agenda for the Greater Manchester Mayor

    Gains, F., 2016, policy@manchester.

    Research output: Other contribution

  12. Published

    Gender and Regulatory Impact Assessment

    Gains, F., 2016, Handbook of Regulatory Impact Assessment. Dunlop, C. & Radaeilli, C. (eds.). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, p. 142-154 12 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  13. 2015
  14. Published

    Metro Mayors: devolution, democracy and the importance of getting the ‘devo-manc’ design right

    Gains, F., 2 Oct 2015, In : Representation. 51, 4, p. 425-437 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1080/00344893.2016.1165511
  15. Published

    The future of the metro mayors - all eyes on Greater Manchester

    Gains, F., 25 Jun 2015, policy@manchester.

    Research output: Other contribution

  16. Published

    The women to watch - #GE2015 - undecided voters

    Gains, F., 6 May 2015

    Research output: Other contribution

  17. Published

    Winning women's votes: What's on offer #GE2015

    Annesley, C. & Gains, F., 15 Apr 2015

    Research output: Other contribution

  18. Published

    The Profile of Gender Equality Issue Attention in Western Europe

    Annesley, C., Engeli, I. & Gains, F., Apr 2015, In : European Journal of Political Research. 54, 3, p. 525-542 18 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1111/1475-6765.12095
  19. Published

    The Making of the Greater Manchester Mayor: What next?

    Gains, F., 26 Feb 2015

    Research output: Other contribution

  20. Published

    Neither Unified, Nor Uniform – So What Civil Service for the Twenty-First Century?

    Gains, F. & Richards, D., 26 Jan 2015, policy@manchester.

    Research output: Other contribution

  21. Published

    Police and Crime Commissioners: The Current Limits of Online Accountability

    Gains, F. & Lowndes, V., 2015, Committee on Standards in Public Life.

    Research output: Other contribution

  22. 2014
  23. Published

    Police and Crime Commissioners – Lessons for Devolution

    Gains, F. & Lowndes, V., 2 Dec 2014, policy@manchester.

    Research output: Other contribution

  24. Published

    Police and Crime Commissioners – Two years on

    Gains, F. & Lowndes, V., 24 Nov 2014, University of Nottingham.

    Research output: Other contribution

  25. Published

    Can Cameron Capture Women's Votes?

    Annesley, C. & Gains, F., 1 Oct 2014, Oxford University Press.

    Research output: Other contribution

  26. Published

    The re-glazed glass ceiling: After a decade of concerted progress the lack of diversity in Whitehall is again in the headlines

    Richards, D., Fitzpatrick, D., Gains, F. & Annesley, C., 20 Feb 2014

    Research output: Other contribution

  27. Published

    The prospects for a dramatically more representative Parliament post 2015 are bleak

    Durose, C., Richardson, L., Combs, R., Gains, F. & Eason, C., 27 Jan 2014

    Research output: Non-textual form › Web publication/site

  28. Published

    A reshuffle for women? Welcome, but underwhelming

    Annesley, C. & Gains, F., 2014, British Politics and Policy at LSE.

    Research output: Other contribution

  29. Published

    Book Review: Policy Agendas in British Politics by Peter John, Anthony Bertelli, Will Jennings, and Shaun Bevan

    Gains, F., 2014, LSE Review of Books.

    Research output: Other contribution

  30. Published

    Can Cameron Capture Women's Votes: the Gendered Impediments to a Conservative Majority in 2015

    Annesley, C. & Gains, F., 2014, In : Parliamentary Affairs. 67, 4, p. 767-782 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1093/pa/gsu001
  31. Published

    How is institutional formation gendered, and does it make a difference? A new conceptual framework and a case study of Police and Crime Commissioners in England and Wales

    Gains, F. & Lowndes, V., 2014, In : Politics & Gender. 10, 4, p. 524-548 24 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1017/S1743923X14000403
  32. Published

    Observational Analysis

    Gains, F., 2014, Oxford Handbook of Political Leadership. Rhodes, R. A. W. & t'Hart, P. (eds.). Oxford: Oxford University Press, p. 281-295 14 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  33. Published

    Policy Advocacy in Hard Times: The Impact of Economic Performance on Gendering Executive Attention

    Annesley, C., Engeli, I., Gains, F. & Resodihardjo, S. L., 2014, In : West European Politics. 37, 5, p. 886-902 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1080/01402382.2014.902168
  34. Published

    The Conservative's failure to prioritise gender equality could cost them dear at the next general election

    Gains, F. & Annesley, C., 2014, Democratic Audit Blog.

    Research output: Other contribution

  35. 2013
  36. Published

    Females to the fore in reshuffle – but women’s policy input may remain limited

    Gains, F. & Annesley, C., 7 Oct 2013

    Research output: Other contribution

  37. Published

    Whistling in the dark: The Conservative’s strategy for winning women’s votes is optimistic and directionless

    Gains, F. & Annesley, C., Sep 2013, British Politics and Policy at LSE.

    Research output: Other contribution

  38. Published

    Acceptable difference: Diversity, representation and pathways to UK politics

    Durose, C., Richardson, L., Combs, R., Eason, C. & Gains, F., Apr 2013, In : Parliamentary Affairs. 66, 2, p. 246-267 21 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1093/pa/gss085
  39. Published

    The problem is not with women but with the political parties

    Gains, F., 28 Feb 2013

    Research output: Other contribution

  40. Published

    Investigating the Economic Determinants of the UK Gender Equality Policy Agenda

    Annesley, C. & Gains, F., 10 Jan 2013, In : British Journal of Politics and International Relations. 15, 1, p. 125-146 21 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-856X.2011.00492.x
  41. 2012
  42. Published

    David Cameron's 'Problem' with Women: Representing Women in the Coalition Government

    Annesley, C. & Gains, F., Oct 2012, In : Political Quarterly. 83, 4, p. 718-725 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-923X.2012.02362.x
  43. Published

    Gender equality policy despite the recession: Only with pressure from outside Governmnet

    Annesley, C. & Gains, F., 10 May 2012, In : British Journal of Politics and International Relations.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  44. Published

    Gendering Executive Attention: The Impact of Women's Representation

    Annesley, C., Engeli, I. & Gains, F., 2012, In : Perspectives on Europe.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  45. 2011
  46. Published

    Ideas into policy: Governance and governmentality

    Bevir, M. & Gains, F., Oct 2011, In : Policy & Politics. 39, 4, p. 451-456 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1332/030557310X550132
  47. Published

    Ideas into policy: Governance and governmentality

    Bevir, M. (ed.) & Gains, F. (ed.), Oct 2011, Bristol: Policy and Politics. 5 p.

    Research output: Book/Report › Book

    DOI: 10.1332/030557310X550132
  48. Published

    Special advisers and the transmission of ideas from the policy primeval soup

    Gains, F. & Stoker, G., Oct 2011, In : Policy & Politics. 39, 4, p. 485-498 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1332/030557310X550169
  49. Published

    Elite ethnographies: Potential, pitfalls and prospects for getting 'up close and personal'

    Gains, F., Mar 2011, In : Public Administration. 89, 1, p. 156-166 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9299.2011.01912.x
  50. Published

    Pathways to Politics

    Durose, C., Gains, F., Richardson, L., Combs, R., Broome, K. & Eason, C., Jan 2011, Manchester: Equality and Human Rights Commission. 176 p. (Equality and Human Rights Commission Research Report 65)

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  51. Published

    The Pace and Profile of Gender Policy Change in Europe

    Annesley, C., Engeli, I. & Gains, F., 2011, host publication.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  52. Published

    The profile of gender equality issue attention in Western Europe

    Annesley, C., Engeli, I. & Gains, F., 2011, host publication.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  53. 2010
  54. Published

    The Core Executive: Gender, Power and Change

    Annesley, C. & Gains, F., Dec 2010, In : Political Studies. 58, 5, p. 909-929 20 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9248.2010.00824.x
  55. Published

    Gender Equality Policy Advocacy in Hard Times

    Annesle, C., Engeli, I., Gains, F. & Resodihardjo, S., Sep 2010, host publication.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  56. Published

    What do bureaucrats like doing? Bureaucratic preferences in response to institutional reform

    Gains, F. & John, P., May 2010, In : Public Administration Review. 70, 3, p. 455-463 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-6210.2010.02159.x
  57. Published

    On the seperation of powers in English, German, Italien and Dutch local government: A view from the back benches

    Schaap, L., Gissendanner, S., Gains, F., Gianoli, A., Kersting, N. & Ringeling, A., Mar 2010, host publication.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  58. Published

    Engendering Politics and Policy: The Case of New Labour

    Annesley, C., Gains, F. & Rummery, K., 2010, In : POLICY AND POLITICS. 38, 3, p. 389-406 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1332/030557310X521071
  59. Published

    What are the determinants of gender equality policy? Testing competing claims in three European democracies

    Annesley, C., Engeli, I., Gains, F. & Resodihardjo, S., 2010, host publication.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  60. 2009
  61. Published

    Scrutinizing local public service provision

    Coleman, A., Gains, F., Boyd, A., Bradshaw, D., Johnson, C. & Talbot, C., Sep 2009, In : Public Money and Management. 29, 5, p. 299-306 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1080/09540960903205949
  62. Published

    The Economic Determinants of Gender Policy Change

    Annesley, C. & Gains, F., Sep 2009, host publication. APSA

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  63. Published

    Delivering 'public value': Implications for accountability and legitimacy

    Gains, F. & Stoker, G., Jul 2009, In : Parliamentary Affairs. 62, 3, p. 438-455 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1093/pa/gsp007
  64. Published

    Gendering Outcomes in Public Policy: Opportunities and constraints in the Case of New Labour

    Annesley, C. & Gains, F., Jan 2009, host publication.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  65. Published

    Narratives and dilemmas of local bureaucratic elites: Whitehall at the coal face?

    Gains, F., 2009, In : Public Administration. 87, 1, p. 50-64 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9299.2008.01741.x
  66. 2008
  67. Published

    How Politics Works: Understanding the New Realities of the Political Process in Public Management

    Gains, F. & Stoker, G., 2008, London: The Work Foundation.

    Research output: Book/Report › Other report

  68. Published

    When do bureaucrats prefer strong political principals? Institutional reform and bureaucratic preferences in English local government

    Gains, F., John, P. & Stoker, G., 2008, In : British Journal of Politics and International Relations. 10, 4, p. 649-665 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-856X.2008.00339.x
  69. 2007
  70. Published

    Bureaucratic decision making and institutional reform

    Gains, F. & John, P. C., Aug 2007, APSA.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  71. Published

    New Council Constitutions: The Outcomes and Impact of the Local Government Act 2000

    Stoker, G., Gains, F., Greasley, S., John, P. & Rao, N., 1 Jul 2007, London: CLG and www.elgnce.org.uk. 95 p. (CLG (Gov Dept))

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  72. Published

    Does Leadership Matter? A summary of evidence on the role and impact of political leadership in English local government

    Gains, F., Greasley, S., John, P. & Stoker, G., 20 Jun 2007, London: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. 48 p.

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  73. Published

    Constructing Delivery: Implementation as an Interpretive Process

    Clarke, K. & Gains, F., 2007, In : Critical policy Analysis. 1, 2, p. 133-138 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/19460171.2007.9518514
  74. Published

    Engendering the Machinery of Governance

    Gains, F., Durose, C., Annesley, C. (ed.) & Rummery, K. (ed.), 2007, Women and New Labour: Engendering Politics and Policy. Policy Press

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  75. Published

    Feminising politics and policy: the impact of New Labour

    Annesley, C. & Gains, F., 2007, Women and New Labour: Engendering Politics and Policy?. Annesley, C., Gains, F. & Rummery, K. (eds.). Bristol: Policy Press, p. 3-26 24 p. 1

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  76. Published

    Feminising Politics and Policy: The Impact of New Labour

    Gains, F., Annesley, B. & Rummery, K. (ed.), 2007, Women and New Labour: Engendering Politics and Policy. Policy Press

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  77. Published

    Improving the Representativeness of Councillors: Learning from Five High Performing Local Authorities in England

    John, P., Gains, F., Goodwin, M., Richardson, L., Rao, N. & Evans, E., 2007, London: DCLG. 52 p.

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  78. Published

    Interpreting Local bureaucrats

    Gains, F., 2007, PSA Bath.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  79. Published

    Mind the Gap: Bridging the Gender Divide

    Gains, F., Rummery, K., Annesley, C., Talbot, C. (ed.) & Baker, M. (ed.), 2007, The Green Comprehensive Spending Review 2007. Manchester: Manchester University Press

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  80. Published

    New Council Constitutions four years on: Findings from the 2006 ELG Census Survey

    Gains, F., Greasley, S., John, P. & Stoker, G., 2007, London: CLG and www.elgnce.org.uk. 49 p. (CLG)

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  81. Published

    New Labour: Towards an engendered politics and policy?

    Gains, F., Annesley, C. & Rummery, K., 2007, Women and New Labour: Engendering Politics and Policy. Policy Press

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  82. Published

    Performance, Party, Partnership or Public: Finding a focus for political leadership

    Gains, F., Weller, P. (ed.) & Kock, R. (ed.), 2007, Pubic Governance and Leadership. Wiesbaden: Deutscher Universitätsverlag, p. 295-316 321 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  83. Published

    Perspectives on Place-Shaping and Service Delivery: A Report of Case Study Work Conducted for the Lyons Inquiry

    Entwistle, T., Darlow, A., Downe, J., Dowson, L., Gains, F., John, P., Greasley, S., Sweeting, D. & Turner, K., 2007, Office of Public Sector Information. 94 p.

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  84. Published

    Scrutinising for health: Health scrutiny evaluative research: final report

    Johnson, CM., Coleman, A., Boyd, A., Bradshaw, D., Gains, F., Shacklady-Smith, A. & Smith, L., 2007, University of Manchester. 84 p. (Final Report, Manchester University)

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  85. Published

    The Impact of Political Leadership on Organisational Performance and Place Shaping: Evidence from English Local Government

    Gains, F., Greasley, S., John, P. C. & Stoker, G., 2007, PSA Bath.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  86. Published

    Women and New Labour: Engendering Politics and Policy

    Annesley, C. (ed.), Gains, F. (ed.) & Rummery, K. (ed.), 2007, Policy Press.

    Research output: Book/Report › Book

  87. 2006
  88. Published

    Renewal Impulse Dualism and Local Democracy: Report for the Dutch Ministry of the Interior

    Gains, F. & Snaap, L., 1 Dec 2006, Centre for Local Democracy, Faculty of Social Sciences - Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam. (Dutch Ministry of the Interior)

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  89. Published

    Early Outcomes and Impacts: Qualitative Research Findings from the ELG Evaluation of New Council Constitutions

    Gains, F., 1 Oct 2006, London: DCLG and www.elgnce.org.uk. 27 p. (DCLG)

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  90. Published

    New Council Constitutions: A Summary of Research Findings

    Gains, F., 1 Oct 2006, London: DCLG and www.elgnce.org.uk. 16 p. (DCLG)

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  91. Published

    Leadership in Local Government: A Review of the Key Issues

    Gains, F. & John, P. C., 1 Jun 2006, Scottish Executive. (Scottish Executive)

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  92. Published

    Measuring the Outcomes and Impacts of the New Council Constitutions: A Final Evaluation Framework

    Gains, F., Stoker, G., Greasley, S. & John, P. C., 1 Jun 2006, London: ODPM . 22 p. (ODPM)

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  93. Published

    Feminising Politics and Policy: The Impact of New Labour

    Gains, F. & Annesley, C., Feb 2006, UK PSA Women and Politics Annual Conference.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  94. Published

    Modernising English Local Government: Voice, Loyalty and Exit In the Demise of the English Committee System

    Gains, F., 2006, Reform in Europe: Breaking the Barriers in Government. Heyse, L., Resodiharjdo, S., Lantink, T. & Lettinga, B. (eds.). Aldershot: Ashgate Publishing , p. 127-138 12 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  95. Published

    The Components of an Ethical Environment: A Review of the Literature: Final Research Report to the Standards Board for England

    Greasley, S., Johnston, L., Stoker, G. & Gains, F., 2006, London: Standards Board for England. 68 p.

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  96. 2005
  97. Published

    Process, Progress and Making it Work: Health Overview and Scrutiny in England

    Bradshaw, D., Coleman, A., Gains, F., Greasley, S. & Smith, L., 1 Oct 2005, London: Centre for Public Scrutiny. 9 p. (Centre for Public Scrutiny)

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  98. Published

    The Implementation of New Council Constitutions in Hung Authorities

    Gains, F., 1 Oct 2005, ODPM . 24 p.

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  99. Published

    Embedding Reforms: Understanding Change in English Local Government from an Actor Perspective

    Gains, F., Sep 2005, European Group of Public Administration.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  100. Published

    Embedding Successful Reforms: The Design Implications of Ackowledging Affective Responses in Political Agency

    Gains, F., May 2005, Reform Miracles Conference.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  101. Published

    Measuring the Outcomes and Impacts of the New Council Constitutions: Developing an Evaluation Framework

    Stoker, G., Gains, F., Greasley, S. & John, P., 1 Jan 2005, ODPM . 22 p. (ODPM)

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  102. Published

    Path dependency and the reform of English local government

    Gains, F., John, P. C. & Stoker, G., 2005, In : Public Administration. 83, 1, p. 25-45 20 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1111/j.0033-3298.2005.00436.x
  103. 2004
  104. Published

    The Implementation of New Council Constitutions in Alternative Arrangement Authorities

    Gains, F., Jul 2004, 24 p. London : ODPM .

    Research output: Other contribution

  105. Published

    Operating the New Council Constitutions in English Local Authorities: A Process Evaluation

    Stoker, G., Gains, F., Greasley, S., John, P., Rao, N. & Harding, A., 6 Jun 2004, London: ODPM . 128 p.

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  106. Published

    New Council Constitutions: Summary of Research Evidence on New Council Constitutions on Local Government

    Gains, F., Greasley, S. & Stoker, G., 1 Jun 2004, ODPM . 24 p. (ODPM)

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  107. Published

    Local political management: A progress report after two years

    Gains, F., Greasley, S. & Stoker, G., Jun 2004, In : New Economy. 11, 2, p. 84-89 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-0041.2004.00342.x
  108. Published

    New Council constitutions in Alternative Arrangement Authorities

    Gains, F., 4 Apr 2004, ODPM .

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  109. Published

    Exploring Agency: Affective and Cognitive Responses to Political Management Change

    Gains, F., 2004, Paper presented PSA 6 8th April 2004.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  110. Published

    'Hardware, software or network connection?' Theorizing crisis in the UK next steps agencies

    Gains, F., 2004, In : Public Administration. 82, 3, p. 547-566 19 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1111/j.0033-3298.2004.00406.x
  111. Published

    Institutional design and the bureaucracy: the attitudes of local bureaucrats to political reform

    Gains, F., John, P. & Stoker, G., 2004, Paper presented at the Public Administration Committee Seminar 24 May 2004.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  112. Published

    The local bureaucrat: A block to reform or a key to unlocking change?

    Gains, F., Stoker, G. (ed.) & Wilson, D. (ed.), 2004, British Local Government into the 21st Century. Stoker, G. & Wilson, D. (eds.). Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan Ltd, p. 91-104

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  113. 2003
  114. Published

    Implementing the 2000 Act with respect to New Council Constitutions and the Ethical Framework: First Report and Executive Summary

    Gains, F., Stoker, G., Harding, A., John, P. & Rao, N., 1 Jun 2003, London: ODPM . 96 p.

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  115. Published

    Diversity under New Council Constitutions

    Gains, F., Stoker, G., John, P., Rao, N. & Harding, A., 1 Jan 2003, London: ODPM . 19 p.

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  116. Published

    Executive agencies in government: The impact of bureaucratic networks on policy outcomes

    Gains, F., Jan 2003, In : Journal of Public Policy. 23, 1, p. 55-79 24 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1017/S0143814X03003039
  117. Published

    Adapting the agency concept: Variations within the 'Next Steps

    Gains, F., Pollit, C. (ed.), Talbot, C. (ed.) & X., U. (ed.), 2003, Unbundled Government: A critical analysis of the Global Trend to Agencies, Quangos and Contractualisation. Pollitt, C. & Talbot, C. (eds.). London: Routledge, 22 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  118. Published

    Surveying the Landscape of Modernisation: Executive Agencies under New Labour

    Gains, F., 2003, Paper presented at the Public Administration Committee Conference, York University, Sept 2003.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  119. Published

    Surveying the Landscape of Modernisation: Executive Agencies under New Labour.

    Gains, F., 2003, In : Public Policy and Administration. 18, 2, p. 4-20 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: 10.1177/095207670301800202
  120. Published

    The Agency Story: contrasting narratives of modernisation

    Gains, F., 2003, paper presented at the PSA, Leicester, 15-17 April 2003.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  121. Published

    The Challenge of Institutional Re-Design: Changing the Political Management Structures of English Local Government

    Gains, F., Stoker, G., John, P. & Rao, N., 2003, Paper presented at the PSA conference, Leicester 15 - 17 April 2003.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  122. 2002
  123. Published

    Report of the ELG Survey Findings for ODPM Advisory Group

    Stoker, G., John, P., Gains, F., Rao, N. & Harding, A., 6 Jun 2002, Manchester: Evaluating Local Governance: New Constitutions and Ethics. 96 p.

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  124. Published

    Hardware, Software or network connection? Crisis Catalyst and crisis response in the UK child Support Agency and Prison Service Agency

    Gains, F., Jun 2002, host publication. Leiden University 7-8 Jun02

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  125. 1999
  126. Published

    Implementing privatization policies in 'Next Steps' agencies

    Gains, F., 1999, In : Public Administration. 77, 4, p. 713-730 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9299.00176
  127. 1998
  128. Published

    Examining Resources and Constraints in Policy Making

    Gains, F., 1998, Contemporary Political Studies, Vol 1, Proceedings of the Annual Conference held at the University of Keele, April 7 9 1998, PSA.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  129. 1997
  130. Published

    An Evaluation of the UK’s Experience of the Exchange and Information Activities within HELIOS II, Final Report for the Department of Health

    Gains, F., Bolderson, H., Youll, P. & Tarpey, M., 1997, Brunel University London. 70 p.

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  131. 1993
  132. Published

    Comparison of Arrangements for Exporting Benefits Relating to Age, Disability and Widowhood in Twelve OECD Countries

    Gains, F. & Bolderson, H., 1993, host publication.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  133. Published

    Crossing National Frontiers: An Examination of the Arrangements for Exporting Social Security Benefits in Twelve OECD Countries

    Bolderson, H. & Gains, F., 1993, London: Office of Public Sector Information. 113 p. ( Research report (Great Britain. Department of Social Security); no. 23)

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

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