VoxDev Development Economics
S4 Ep22: How to policymakers interpret different types of evidence?
Jun 5, 2024
Researcher Eva Vivalt and expert Tim Phillips discuss how policymakers interpret evidence, focusing on biases like confirmation bias. They explore the importance of balancing local knowledge with formal evidence for better policymaking decisions, emphasizing tailored presentation of evidence for policymakers. The conversation highlights the significance of collaboration between researchers and policymakers in translating research findings into actionable policies.
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- Acting on rigorous data is essential for better policies.
- Understanding biases is crucial for effective decision-making.
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Importance of Evidence in Policy Making
Policy decisions are influenced by rigorous data on what interventions work, but this data must be acted upon to translate into better policies. Researchers provide evidence, while practitioners and policymakers implement projects based on this evidence. Policymakers need to update their beliefs using information from impact evaluations to make better policy decisions.
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