The European Services Strategy Unit (continuing the work of the Centre for Public Services) is an independent organisation, founded in 1973. It is committed to social justice through the provision of good quality public services by democratically accountable public bodies implementing best practice management, employment, equal opportunity and sustainable development policies.
ESSU provides detailed research and analysis of regional and city economies and public sector provision, marketisation and privatisation, modernisation and public management, infrastructure and public private partnerships, jobs and employment policies and impact assessment. It provides a range of services to government, public bodies, community groups and trade unions-see our services page.
ESSU produces a range of publications which are free to download from the publications pages.
ESSU has an Outsourcing and PPP Library on this website where you can access and download analysis and information on the consequences of outsourcing public services, Public Private Partnerships, Building Schools for the Future (BSF) and Strategic Service-delivery Partnerships (SSPs).
Public Sector Research ONLINE provides detailed guidance on how to research and investigate public policy, public services, the economy, government, companies, consultants, trusts, organisations and individuals.
