CreatingaWindowofOpportunityforPolicyChange1章节.pptVIP

And Ultimately…The Window of Opportunity Is there evidence of change in Policies, Programs, Strategies, or Resource allocation? Need for Benchmarks Coalition building Policy Learning Agenda Setting “best” “worst” Initial Assessment Coalition building Agenda Setting Policy Learning Post-Intervention Assessment Coalition Building: No change Agenda Setting: Improved Policy Learning: Improved Window open In Summary  Policy change is a complex, dynamic process. Research can play a key role but the research-to-policy gap must be bridged. Agenda-setting, coalition building policy learning are key elements in policy change. Effective policy communication depends on clear findings, implications recommendations. Saving Women’s Lives Communicating your research findings to policymakers will help open the Window of Opportunity for improved maternal health policies. Thank you! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * By Nancy Yinger, The Population Reference Bureau AMDD Conference Kuala Lumpur, 2003 Workshop Objectives Goal: To provide overview of the role of information in policy process. ? Topics: ?The research-to-policy gap A model of the policy process ?Policy-relevant findings, implications, and recommendations The importance of evaluation The Research-to-Policy Gap Large investments have been made in policy-relevant data collection and research.  Yet, opportunities for increasing knowledge and putting data to use are often lost. Researchers and decision makers work in different spheres. How is the gap manifested? Stereotypes Assumptions about how decisions are made Researchers Stereotypes of Policymakers Uninterested or too busy to read Reach hasty conclusions Actions unsubstantiated by data Distrust survey and research findings Limited perspective Should be responsible for drawing implications from the data Policymakers’ Stereotypes of Researchers Avoid policy implications of findings Prone to professional faddism Excessive use