2026
The 3D+ Cube-Orbit Model: a conceptual framework for change and development in fragmented, decentralised, cross-regional or multi-level complex contexts
By Jebril, M. (2026)
Introducing a novel conceptual model, the 3D+ Cube-Orbit Model, which contributes to both research and practice by offering a framework that emphasises sense-making, integration and cross-cutting analysis of impact through a flexible and creative approach. The model can be applied across a wide range of contexts related to change and development and is particularly effective in complex settings, including fragmented, decentralised, cross-regional, or multi-level contexts.
CBR, April
Post-war reconstruction and development: research-informed ethical guidelines for global engagement in rebuilding
Gaza’s vital sectors
By Jebril, M. (2026)
Post-war reconstruction in Gaza requires a research-informed approach to prevent repeating past mistakes that increased Palestinians’ dependency on foreign aid, and therefore deepened Gaza’s dedevelopment. At the time of writing, Gaza’s political horizon remains uncertain. Nonetheless, planning for reconstruction is an urgent policy priority that must begin immediately and continue into the day after the war. To support coordinated and sustainable recovery and reverse the process of de-development, this policy report puts forward ethical principles for rebuilding within and across vital sectors in Gaza including higher education, and health, with a focus on principles that can guide ethical global engagement.
CBR, January
2025
Innovative dimensions for health resilience amidst war and humanitarian crises in Gaza and beyond
By Jebril, M. (2025)
This policy brief highlights the importance of considering self-organisation commons-style initiatives as a valuable resource for their communities, at times of war and crises. This does not erode the need to enable the functioning of formal channels of public and humanitarian support in the Gaza Strip and to stop the war completely. It argues for thinking innovatively to deal with war context challenges and increase health resilience among the population in Gaza and conflict-affected zones, when this ideal is lagging.
CBR, June
2024
The legal framework for venture capital in Ukraine
By Deakin, S., Farrington, F. and Sitchenko, H. (2024)
Establishing a thriving venture capital (VC) ecosystem has been identified as a principal objective for Ukraine’s reconstruction. This report assesses how far Ukraine possesses a legal and institutional framework which is conducive for VC growth and development.
CBR, December
The role of world universities at times of war and crisis
By Jebril, M. (2024)
This policy brief explores the different ways that universities can respond to the crisis in the Gaza Strip, putting forward some strategic and actionable recommendations for world universities to consider for implementation. The author previously worked as a teacher in Gaza’s public schools and as a lecturer at 2 of Gaza’s universities, as well as in other roles in the Gaza education and HE sectors; she benefits from these experiences to put forward ideas that are agile and which could be adaptable to universities’ various departments and actors.
CBR, August
Selling less of the family silver: an independent, post election manifesto for a better UK innovation and industrial policy
By Connell, D. and Reddy, B. (2024)
It has become increasingly clear that the key challenge for UK industrial and innovation policy is the early acquisitions of our most promising new R&D based companies by overseas-based corporations and private equity, and the truncation of subsequent growth in the UK.
CBR, July
2023
Mental health in a migration crisis: designing front-line services for refugees, asylum seekers and local populations at-risk in the United Kingdom
By Coutts A.P., Deakin, S., Pochard, D., Kienzler, H., Chen, A., Vernon, P., Alnarjes, H., Rayes, D., Hamada, N., Oliveau Morel, S., Charles, L., Miller, F., Burghgraef, A., Abbara, A., Weise, M., Chaddad, V., Bashmi, L., Fouad, F.M. and Sullivan, R. (2023)
How much progress has been made at the IMF in supporting the green transition, inclusive development and resilient societies? And how can its lending programs be reformed to underpin a green, inclusive and resilient recovery? This report presents extensive evidence and a novel assessment framework to ensure that the paramount institution of global economic governance is aiding a green and inclusive recovery in the aftermath of COVID-19.
CBR, King’s College London, The American University of Beirut, August
2022
The IMF and the road to a green and inclusive recovery after COVID-19
By Kentikelenis, A., Stubbs, T. and Reinsberg, B. (2022)
How much progress has been made at the IMF in supporting the green transition, inclusive development and resilient societies? And how can its lending programs be reformed to underpin a green, inclusive and resilient recovery? This report presents extensive evidence and a novel assessment framework to ensure that the paramount institution of global economic governance is aiding a green and inclusive recovery in the aftermath of COVID-19.
CBR, July
2021
The political economy of health in the Gaza Strip
By Jebril, M. (2021)
This document presents the results of a political economy analysis (PEA) of the health sector in Gaza. It is based on a literature review spanning multiple source types, and in-depth semi-structured interviews with policy makers, health officials and carers of patients (family members caring for patients) in the Gaza Strip.
CBR, November
Is the UK’s flagship industrial policy a costly failure?
By Connell, D. (2021)
An Independent Reappraisal of the Objectives, Theory, Practice and Impact of the UK’s £7.3 Billion a Year R&D Tax Credits and £1.1 Billion a Year Patent Box Schemes.
CBR, May
2018
2015
UK economy forecast report
By Gudgin, G., Coutts, K., Gibson, N. and Buchanan, J. (2015)
CBR, November
The macroeconomic impact of liberal economic policies in the UK
By Coutts, K. and Gudgin, G. (2015)
CBR, April
2013
Cultural connections: the role of the arts and humanities in competitiveness and local development
By Hughes, A., Kitson, M., Probert, J., Turner, R., Bullock, A. and Milner, I. (2013)
UK~IRC and CBR
Connecting with the ivory tower: business perspectives on knowledge exchange in the UK
By Hughes, A. and Kitson, M. (2013)
A report from the Centre for Business Research, the UK~IRC and NCUB
The dual funding structure for research in the UK: Research Council and Funding Council allocation methods and the pathways to impact of UK academics
By Hughes, A., Kitson, M., Bullock, A. and Milner, I. (2013)
A report from the Centre for Business Research and the UK~IRC for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
2012
Growing value: business-university collaboration for the 21st century
By Docherty, D., Hughes, A., Eyton, D. and Pearce, S. (2012)
CIHE-UK~IRC Enhancing Value Task Force, December
Enhancing collaboration, creating value: business interaction with the UK research base in four sectors
By Mina, A. and Probert, J. (2012)
CIHE-UK~IRC Enhancing Value Task Force, September
Enhancing impact: the value of public sector R&D
By Hughes, A. and Martin, B. (2012)
CIHE-UK~IRC Enhancing Value Task Force, August
Is the British economy supply constrained II? A renewed critique of productivity pessimism
By Martin, B. and Rowthorn, R. (2012)
CBR and UK~IRC, May
The UK R&D landscape report
By Hughes, A. and Mina, A. (2012)
CIHE-UK~IRC Enhancing Value Task Force, February
2011
Is the British economy supply constrained? A critique of productivity pessimism
By Martin, B. (2011)
CBR and UK~IRC, July
Open innovation choices: what is British enterprise doing?
By Cosh, A. and Zhang, J.J. with Bullock, A. and Milner, I. (2011)
CBR and UK~IRC, June
Hidden connections: knowledge exchange between the arts and humanities and the private, public and third sectors
By Hughes, A., Kitson, M. and Probert, J. with Bullock, A. and Milner, I. (2011)
AHRC and CBR, May
2010
The higher education knowledge exchange system in the United States
By CBR/PACEC (2010)
A report to HEFCE by PACEC and CBR, University of Cambridge, July
Knowledge exchange and the generation of civic and community impacts
By CBR/PACEC (2010)
A report to HEFCE by PACEC and CBR, University of Cambridge, April
Synergies and trade-offs between research, teaching and knowledge exchange
By CBR/PACEC (2010)
A report to HEFCE by PACEC and CBR, University of Cambridge, April
Exploding the myths of UK innovation policy: how ‘soft companies’ and R&D contracts for customers drive the growth of the hi-tech economy
By Connell, D. and Probert, J. (2010)
Research by CBR commissioned on behalf of the East of England Science and Industry Council by the East of England Development Agency
The intellectual property regime and its implications for knowledge exchange
By CBR/PACEC (2010)
A report to HEFCE by PACEC and CBR, January.
2009
The evolution of the infrastructure of the knowledge exchange system
By CBR/PACEC (2009)
A report to HEFCE by PACEC and CBR, December.
Knowledge exchange between academics and the business, public and third sectors
By Abreu, M., Grinevich, V., Hughes, A. and Kitson, M. (2009)
CBR
Evaluation of the effectiveness and role of HEFCE/OSI third stream funding: culture change and embedding capacity in the higher education sector toward greater economic impact
By CBR/PACEC (2009)
A report to HEFCE by PACEC and CBR
SME finance and innovation in the current economic crisis
By Cosh, A., Hughes, A., Bullock, A. and Milner, I. (2009)
CBR
2008
Competitiveness and productivity of the UK design engineering sector
By PACEC/CBR (2008)
Report prepared by PACEC and CBR for BERR, October
Universities, business and knowledge exchange
By Abreu, M., Grinevich, V., Hughes, A., Kitson, M. and Ternouth, P. (2008)
Council for Industry & Higher Education and CBR
2007
British enterprise: thriving or surviving?
By Cosh, A. and Hughes, A. (eds.) (2007)
Contact cbrpublications@jbs.cam.ac.uk if you would like to order a hard copy of this report (£50 per copy)
Contribution of services to Australian productivity growth, 1980-2004
By Hughes, A. and Grinevich, V. (2007)
Australian Business Foundation, Sydney
2006
UK Plc: just how innovative are we?
By Cosh, A., Hughes, A. and Lester, R.K. (2006)
Cambridge-MIT Institute, University of Cambridge and MIT
2004
The contribution of research and technology organisations to innovation and knowledge transfer
By CBR, PACEC and IFS (2004)
CBR, PACEC, IFS, Cambridge and London