The Evolving Science Advisory Landscape in Africa – INGSA-Africa Consensus Study – 2020/21
The INGSA-Africa Consensus Study Report – The Evolving Science Advisory Landscape in Africa
The dos and don’ts of influencing policy: A systematic review of advice to academies – Oliver, Cairney 2019
ABSTRACT: Many academics have strong incentives to influence policymaking, but may not know where to start. We searched systematically for, and synthesised, the ‘how to’ advice in the academic peer-reviewed and grey literatures. We condense this advice into eight main recommendations: (1) Do high quality research; (2) make your research relevant and readable; (3) understand…
Science Diplomacy and Future Worlds – Colglazier 2018
Over the past decade, the use of scientific expertise to advance diplomacy has achieved a number of successes in furthering peace, security, and prosperity. Yet there have also been reversals in important areas that until recently had seen progress. Reviewing developments in arms control, poverty reduction, global health, science and innovation policy, climate change, sustainable…
Four principles for synthesizing evidence – Nature, 2018
Reward the creation of analyses for policymakers that are inclusive, rigorous, transparent and accessible, urge Christl A. Donnelly and colleagues.
The role of evidence and expertise in policy-making: The politics and practice of science advice – Gluckman 2018
Abstract: What is the role of the institution of science in a world where trust is declining? How do we ensure respect for scientifically derived knowledge in this environment, and particularly for policymaking? How do we ensure that policymakers are more likely to take into account the role of scientifically derived evidence in their decision-making?…
The Next Steps for Sustainable Science Advice in Canada
This is a position paper by the Royal Society of Canada that focuses on the future of science advice for Canada
The Politics of Evidence – Justin Parkhurst – Book 2016
There has been an enormous increase in interest in the use of evidence for public policymaking, but the vast majority of work on the subject has failed to engage with the political nature of decision making and how this influences the ways in which evidence will be used (or misused) within political areas. This book…
Scientific Advice: Science, Technology, and Policy Making in the Twenty-First Century – University of Tokyo Press – 2016
English Summary of Booklet published by University of Tokyo Press. Title: Scientific Advice: Science, Technology, and Policy Making in the Twenty-First Century Tateo Arimoto / Yasushi Sato / Keiko Matsuo with a special contribution by Hiroyuki Yoshikawa ISBN 978-4-13-060316-4
Reflections on science advisory systems in Canada
This article reflects on Canada’s history with science advice while arguing for a different approach – Prof Remi Quirion
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