Resource Directory

The Return on Investment Factsheet explains return on investment (ROI) and how it is used; the key ROI findings from the impact study of the Economic and Social Data Service in the UK; the evidence we have that data collections are usually appreciating assets; and how to consider “the cost of ina...

This user guide provides an overview of the the CESSDA SaW Cost-Benefit Advocacy Toolkit components and the additional external tools that have been selected, and supplemental guidance in their use. It is intended to be used with other components of the CESSDA Saw Cost-Benefit Advocacy Toolkit to...

This case study from the UK Data Service examines how the economic impact study of the Economic and Social Data Service (ESDS) published in 2012 has been used in funding advocacy. Key lessons learnt and its relevance for other countries and archives are considered. It is intended to be used with...

This canvas can be used as a brainstorming tool for the value proposition and development of new data archives or new services. It can help identify the building blocks, the steps required, and presents them clearly on one page. The canvas is part of the CESSDA Cost-Benefit Advocacy Toolkit.

This Cost-Benefit Advocacy toolkit gathers factsheets on benefits, costs, and return on investment, as well as case studies, a user guide and supplementary tools designed to assist social science data archives with cost-benefit advocacy to funders and other stakeholders.