[ARCHIVED CONTENT] Strategy Unit

Strategy Unit

Part of: Domestic Policy Group

Head of Unit: Gareth Davies

Stategy Unit work with No 10 and other government departments to develop and design policy solutions to the strategic challenges facing the country.

To take a cross-government perspective on the key issues facing the country
To provide fresh insights building on high quality analysis, strong external networks and front line experience
To develop strategic capability across Whitehall

Objectives for 2010/11

Strategic Reviews: Deliver projects – either jointly with departments or directly for No 10. Provide advice / challenge to specialist reviews and other bodies within Government
Spending Review: Work with HMT and departments to reduce spending in line with the values and principles of the Government.
Policy advice: Work with the Economic & Domestic Policy Secretariat to brief No 10 on priority issues and offer advice on policy as required for Cabinet Committees. Provide support for the Cabinet Office and Cabinet Secretary.
Strategy network: Strengthen strategic policy skills across Whitehall through a seminar programme, links with universities / think tanks and Strategy Units in other countries.

Deputy Directors