Case Study: Midlands Economic Intelligence

Delivered through its role as the Midlands Engine Observatory (MEO), The EIU has led a broad range of in-house analytical work for the Midlands Engine Partnership. This includes a series of regular briefings and insights, providing a trusted and timely source of data-driven evidence to inform decision-making and drive regional growth.

Beyond these core outputs, the EIU has contributed targeted economic evidence to support wider strategic initiatives - producing standalone research papers, mini-reports, and thematic studies. Examples of the EIU’s work under the MEO banner include:

Strategic Planning Support

Contributed directly to the development of the Midlands Engine Business Plan:

Research on Regional Priorities

Authored reports exploring regionally significant issues:

Annual Monitoring and Evidence Base

Produced the flagship State of the Region report series:

Thematic and Foresight Analysis, alongside Data Tools and Visualisation

Delivered first-of-its-kind insight on regionally relevant economic issues:

Policy Engagement and Government Responses

Provided evidence-based input into national consultations and strategy development:

Find out more on our resource library – filter for the ‘Midlands Engine’ tag to learn more about the activity of the Midlands Engine Observatory here