Abstract
This is the Consolidated annual activity report of the Authorising Officer for the year 2017. The report describes Eurofound's activities, particularly its research, information and communication programmes and policy achievements, in relation to the objectives set in the Work Programme 2017. A chapter is dedicated to the management and external evaluation control systems and assessment of their effectiveness. A presentation of Eurofound’s research findings and how they are embedded in the current policy context is also provided in Living and working in Europe 2017, Eurofound’s yearbook - see Related content.