This example document demonstrates the core features of a Dods Research State of Play Report.
Dods Research is designed to provide tailored reports to support your public affairs and policy strategy. These reports predominantly fall into three categories: State of Play Reports, Policy White Papers, and Campaign Advisory Packages.
State of Play Reports
A State of Play Report can perform a variety of functions and is commonly used to provide a holistic overview of a new sector or unfamiliar topic area. They can also be used to support the launch of a new campaign, which requires an accurate understanding of the political landscape. Moreover, they can be used to help prepare for and navigate policy changes, consultations, and inquiries.
The core features, which will be tailored to the sector or policy area of your choice, are as follows: an overview of the current political landscape, stakeholder mapping, historic context, and sentiment and stakeholder analysis. The reports conclude with recommendations and insights for your organisation to support you in advancing your policy agenda.
An overview of each of these features can be found at the start of each section of this report. To download the full example report, simply fill out the form below:
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