Thematic Research Report series

Thematic Research Reports

241 complete publications covering the years 2005 to 2026.

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241 publications in this series

ICEQC-R-2026-11August 24, 2026

Thematic Research Report

High-Risk Artificial Intelligence in Education: Regulatory Readiness after 2 August 2026

A European Union policy synthesis on educational use, risk classification, institutional duties and rights

Regulatory readiness after 2 August 2026 requires education authorities and institutions in the European Union to identify where artificial intelligence is used, for what educational purpose, by which actor and with what consequence. Classification under Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 depends on the system, intended purpose and applicable provisions; the presence of software alone does not establish a high-risk use.

Research category: Industry Policy and Regional Regulatory Analysis
Report archetype: Policy and Regulatory Synthesis
Geographic scope: European Union

ICEQC-R-2026-04June 9, 2026

Thematic Research Report

Equity-Oriented Education Financing: Transfers, Student Support and Public Provision

A global policy synthesis on allocation, fiscal incidence, learner costs and service obligations

Equity-oriented financing should direct sufficient and predictable resources to the services and learners facing the greatest barriers. Equal nominal allocation is not necessarily equitable where costs, needs and starting conditions differ. Formulae, grants, student support and public provision should be assessed through actual distribution and learner-facing service.

Research category: Industry Policy and Regional Regulatory Analysis
Report archetype: Policy and Regulatory Synthesis
Geographic scope: Global

ICEQC-R-2026-03May 19, 2026

Thematic Research Report

The Final Years to 2030: National Targets, Policy Credibility and Public Accountability

A policy synthesis on national ambition, implementation evidence, financing, distribution and correction

The final years to 2030 require national targets that are publicly intelligible, evidentially grounded and connected to authorised action. Ambition remains necessary, but credibility depends on a defined baseline, population, measure, policy instrument, responsible authority, finance and review date.

Research category: Industry Policy and Regional Regulatory Analysis
Report archetype: Policy and Regulatory Synthesis
Geographic scope: Global