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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 introductory webinar is for anyone who is involved in the collection of data and is considering making (some of) their data available in accordance with funders’ requirements. More and more funders are requiring that research data be made available after completion of the research project, u...

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...