INGSA-Africa – 2020 Research Survey on the role of scientific knowledge in Policymaking: Researcher & Policymakers perspectives

Overview of Survey The research project carried out under the commission of the International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA) and the International Science Council Regional Office for Africa (ISC-ROA), sought to sample the views of scientists/researchers and policy/decision makers across Africa on the role of scientific knowledge in policymaking. Research questionnaires were used in…

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…

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