Research to Policy

Here’s the research and opinion I have been reading on the research to policy pipeline

Michelle Rao on evidence use, how evaluations shape funding, and a key evidence gap in development economics.

What are academic incentives? How do they compare to incentives for policymakers and practitioners?

The evidence to policy process is a black box. The new Policymakers Lab is trying to fix that by creating a global network of public servants to generate evidence-driven insights for policymaking.

Why do policymakers choose education reforms that aren’t supported by evidence? And how can researchers work with them to implement interventions with better outcomes? These are thorny questions often faced by education researchers and stakeholders w...

What is the evidence on effective education policies in low- and middle-income countries? How can academics communicate this evidence to policymakers?

Paul Collier discusses a vision for inclusive prosperity based on his experiences working in neglected communities

Better evidence doesn't necessarily translate into better policy. This podcast outlines how researchers can more effectively present their insights.

Evidence from a decade of International Growth Centre research projects sheds light on the types of research that have policy impact, and when impact is maximised.