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Evidence-based policy

Evaluating evidence

Analysing policy options

Writing policy briefs

You will gain an understanding of:

Policy development process

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Timetable

Day 1 Overview evidence-based policy

Evaluating evidence

The policy process

Day 2 Defining the policy issue

Forming policy options

Selecting policy options

Day 3 Writing and structuring policy briefs

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Evidence-based policy

Systematically analyses the best available evidence to help inform policy decision

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Opinion-based policy

Evidence-based policy

Adapted from Muir Gray 1997

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Why is using evidence important?

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How do you weigh up evidence?

Quality

Credibility

Relevance

Feasibility

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Agenda setting/ Defining the issue

Determining policy options

Selecting policy optionsImplementation

Monitoring & Evaluation

The Policy Process