Principles / Structures

Principles and Structures of Evidence-to-Policy

Concepts and practices for how knowledge informs public policy, have changed dramatically since it emerged as a discrete area of study. Often these discursive shifts are brought about, or documented by, attempts to codify the Principles or Structures that should underpin the practice of science advice. How these have changed over the years are illustrative of how the field has evolved and is dealing with the challenges facing it and society.

These resources provide guidance on the current best practice, as well as track the critical moments that have faced this burgeoning field of thought. This list is not exhaustive and we appreciate INGSA members who are able to send us suggestions and links for the Resource Library – send your submissions to g.mills@auckland.ac.nz

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Principles and Structures – Science Advice & Science Diplomacy

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Science advice to policymakers – Roles, enabling conditions and incentives: Mutual learning exercise on bridging the gap between science and policy: second thematic report, , , ,

This thematic report focuses on the role of science advice in policymaking. By analysing key …

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COALESCE – Science Communication Standards, Principles and Criteria

The European Competence Centre for Science Communication is dedicated to supporting all actors from the …

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FAO: Guidance on strengthening national science–policy interfaces for agrifood systems

In line with its Science and Innovation Strategy, FAO has developed this guidance on strengthening …

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Pact for the Future, Global Digital Compact, Declaration on Future Generations – United Nations

The landmark outcomes of the 2024 United Nations Summit of the Future, including: The Pact …

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Using models for policymaking – The questions you should ask when presented with the use of simulation models in policymaking,

The last decade saw an explosion in the use of simulation models to provide policy …

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INGSA2024 Viewpoints Compendium

INGSA2024 Viewpoints is the companion publication to the Kigali conference, featuring many of the speakers …

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Science Europe – Guidance on Science for Policy Activities

Policy- and decision makers deal with complex, knowledge-demanding challenges for which simple solutions do not …

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Flipping the Science Model: A Roadmap to Science Missions for Sustainability – ISC

Both natural and social sciences have made significant contributions to our understanding of the challenges …

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G20- Chief Science Advisers Roundtable (G20-CSAR) – Outcome Document & Chair’s Summary – Aug 2023

Outcome Document and Summary of 2nd meeting of the G20 CSA Roundtable as part of …

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INGSA Strategic Plan 2022-2025

The INGSA Strategic Plan for …

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Constitution of INGSA – March 2021

The Constitution of INGSA as confirmed in March 2021 – the underpinnning processes and values …

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Workshop #5 Report – Countering Zoonotic Spillover Project – INGSA-Asia / NASEM – June 2023,

Project: Countering Zoonotic Spillover of High Consequence Pathogens (HCP) in Southeast Asia Partners: INGSA-Asia and …

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Workshop #4 Report – Countering Zoonotic Spillover Project – INGSA-Asia / NASEM – Nov 2022,

Project: Countering Zoonotic Spillover of High Consequence Pathogens (HCP) in Southeast Asia Partners: INGSA-Asia and …

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Workshop #3 Report – Countering Zoonotic Spillover Project – INGSA-Asia / NASEM – Sept 2022,

Project: Countering Zoonotic Spillover of High Consequence Pathogens (HCP) in Southeast Asia Partners: INGSA-Asia and …

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Workshop #2 Report – Countering Zoonotic Spillover Project – INGSA-Asia / NASEM – July 2022,

Project: Countering Zoonotic Spillover of High Consequence Pathogens (HCP) in Southeast Asia Partners: INGSA-Asia and …

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Workshop #1 Report – Countering Zoonotic Spillover Project – INGSA-Asia / NASEM – May 2022,

Project: Countering Zoonotic Spillover of High Consequence Pathogens (HCP) in Southeast Asia Partners: INGSA-Asia and …

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Global Commission on Evidence to Address Societal Challenges Report – 2022 and 2023 update – 7 Languages,

The Evidence Commission report (released in January 2022, along with an executive summary) had two …

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Principles and Structures of Science Advice – Peter Gluckman Presentation Malaysia 2017

Powerpoint Presentation from Sir Peter Gluckman to Johor Malaysia workshop …

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Global Young Academy Science Advice Resource Centre

The Global Young Academy also maintain a library of resources relevant to evidence-into-policy. There platform …

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Evidence-informed policy making – Building a conceptual model and developing indicators 2022 – EU Report

In principle, the application of available scientific evidence to policy making should improve its quality. …

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Evidence, policy, impact: WHO guide for evidence-informed decision-making

This is a guide for evidence-informed decision-making for those who need to create, commission, fund, …

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Assessing national institutional capacity for evidence-informed policymaking: the role of a science-for-policy system – Kathryn Oliver 2022,

This report sets out a conceptual map for potential elements of a science-for-policy advisory ecosystem. …

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How to become an effective Science-Policy Advisor? 16 Lessons Learned

FORMAS, Marie Curie Foundation and Science Europe report emerging from a panel at the 2022 …

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Data Science: A Guide for Society – Sense About Science, Elsevier and INGSA Report – 2019, ,

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Principles of Science Advice & Understanding Risk – Sir Peter Gluckman Presentation – Lithuania 2019

Principles of Science Advice & Understanding Risk Within that Context – Peter Gluckman for Vilnius, …

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Principles of Science Advice [2019] – Peter Gluckman Presentation – Malaysia 2019

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Next Steps for sustainable science advice in Canada – Royal Society Canada 2018

A Royal Society of Canada Position Paper Executive Summary: We live in an epoch of …

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Four principles for synthesizing evidence – Nature, 2018

Reward the creation of analyses for policymakers that are inclusive, rigorous, transparent and accessible, urge …

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Evidence Synthesis for Policy: A Statement of Principles – The Royal Society 2018

Evidence synthesis supports well-founded policymaking and public debate. The common question ‘What is the evidence …

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Perspectives on science advising: what are the skills needed? Presentation to JRC, Brussels 2017

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EVIPNet Europe: Situation Analysis Manual,

The World Health Organization’s Evidence-informed Policy Network (‎EVIPNet)‎ has supported Member States in designing, implementing …

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Governing better through evidence-informed policy-making – OECD/JRC/INGSA/Campbell, ,

Conference report organised by the OECD and the EU Joint Research Centre, in cooperation with …

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Broadening the scope of science advice: Engaging knowledge-creators beyond the academy – Workshop Report, ,

Report based on the Global Young Academy – Joint Research Centre – International Network for …

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The multiple dimensions & challenges of the science-policy interface – INGSA2016 Presentation, Brussels

Opening Session of the Second International Conference on Government Science Advice, Brussels Sept 29, 2016 …

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Scientific Advice for Policy-Making – OECD Presentation – IAP – 2015

Presentation to IAP from the OECD – Title: Scientific Advice for Policy-Making: The role and …

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Principles of science advice – from the national to the international dimension – Peter Gluckman – World Science Forum 2015

Address to the INGSA workshop on International Collaboration in Science Advice – a satellite meeting …

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The Cuban Scientific Advisor’s Office: Providing science advice to the government – 2014

Overview of the Cuban Science Advice Office. Prep material for …

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The role of evidence in policy formation and implementation: Report from NZ Prime Minister’s CSA – 2013

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Science for an informed, sustainable and inclusive knowledge society – European Commission STAC Policy Paper

Policy Paper from the EC’s Science and Technology Advisory Council (STAC) – …

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A Framework for Science and Technology Advice: Principles and Guidelines for the Effective Use of Science and Technology Advice in Government Decision Making – 2000

Principles and Guidelines provided by the government of Canada on properly using evidence in government …

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