Background: In 2014, a large systematic map found that relational factors were amongst the most frequently reported facilitators of evidence use in policy. Since then, there has been a growth in evidence-use initiatives and research, many of which have attempted to address relational factors. In this timely updated map, we describe the current state of research…
Transforming Evidence is an multidisciplinary, cross-sectoral, international community. We aim to connect individuals and organisations who generate, share and use evidence. Our community members include academics, policymakers, practitioners and funders, as well as journalists, think tanks and intermediaries. What do we do? We bring together a community of expertise around evidence production, sharing and use….
The Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis (ACRES) is a Non-Governmental Research Organization based in Kampala, Uganda, whose core work involves supporting policy and decision-makers at regional, national and district levels in sectors including health, education, gender, youth and renewable energy to strengthen access to accurate and timely evidence for policies and decisions. The Center builds…
An interview with Carlos Castaneda on promoting science-informed decision making in Colombia
Report from the IPPO on utilizing AI in evidence synthesis – Sir Geoff Mulgan
This is a guide for evidence-informed decision-making for those who need to create, commission, fund, broker or apply evidence.
Reward the creation of analyses for policymakers that are inclusive, rigorous, transparent and accessible, urge Christl A. Donnelly and colleagues.
Evidence synthesis supports well-founded policymaking and public debate. The common question ‘What is the evidence for that?’ could be usefully rephrased as ‘Has sufficient synthesis of the evidence been done in relation to that?’. While typically asked in the former way, it is really the latter that is of interest. Across disciplines and policy areas…
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