About
University of Birmingham’s City-REDI is a leading evidence-based, policy-relevant, academic research institute, focusing on finding solutions to people and place-based inclusive economic, social and environmental development. Its work addresses key challenges in regional economic development, with a focus on UK labour markets, skills and employment, and inclusive growth.
City-REDI explores innovation, productivity, sustainable living and working, and the role of civic universities, while also engaging in research and R&D, local government and devolution, and policy evaluation. Expertise includes developing business cases, conducting qualitative research, and applying economic modelling to support informed, impactful decision-making.
Working with Youth Futures
City-REDI is one of our research and evaluation partners, helping us building high-quality evidence about the youth employment system.