Case studies: Real-life examples of government activity

Darwin’s support to the UK Overseas Territories is helping to control invasive lionfish in the western Atlantic ocean.

Europe’s first foray into the field of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS).

An example of how we dealt with a trade barrier, relating to the sale of Scotch whisky in Colombia, through the EU.

Progress in Hertfordshire helping troubled families turn their lives around.

Progress in Portsmouth helping troubled families turn their lives around.

Progress in Bristol helping troubled families turn their lives around.

Progress in Wandsworth (London) helping troubled families turn their lives around.

Progress in North Somerset helping troubled families turn their lives around.

Progress in Wakefield helping troubled families turn their lives around.

Progress in Leicestershire helping troubled families turn their lives around.

Progress in Stockton-on-Tees helping troubled families turn their lives around.

Progress in Stockport helping troubled families turn their lives around.

SABRE is a rocket engine designed to power aircraft directly into space to allow reliable, responsive and cost effective space access.

A space-based observatory that has been viewing and investigating the Sun from its deep core through to its outer atmosphere - the corona.

How UK aid is helping survivors of the Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh with medical care, counselling, rehabilitation and practical skills training to earn a new living.

A case study on the September 2013 elections in Swaziland from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

The EU Training Mission for the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM) was launched in February 2013 to provide basic military training and advice to the Malian military.

A case study from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report on the establishment of a UK Team of Experts to help support local responses to conflict-related sexual violence.

A case study on supporting survivors of sexual violence in Colombia from the 2013 FCO Human Rights and Democracy Report.

A country case study on justice and treatment in detention in Ethiopia from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

A case study on freedom of association and expression in Rwanda from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

A case study on the UK response to sexual violence in Burma from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

A case study on the death penalty in Japan from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

A case study on the plight of the Rohingya from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

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..