The Policy > Action Network (P>AN) is hosted by the Research Use and Impact Assessment Unit (RIA) at the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and is supported by the Department of Science and Technology.
P>AN supports the policy community by sourcing information on social policy with the aim of contributing to rigour in policy making and greater participation in policy processes. This site contains a range of resources including case studies, policy briefs, research reports, events info and ‘how-to’ info on getting research into policy, and getting policy into action.
The latest issue of From Evidence to Action is now available. In this edition we look at the education system in South Africa, and in particular, how evidence informed policies can be implemented to address many of the problems it faces. Download the sixth edition here and please make submissions or send comments to pan@hsrc.ac.za.
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LatestEvidence based policy making: Systematic reviews and other research synthesis methodologiesThis seminar was about seeking a balance in research between the pressures of maintaining rigour, with the importance of delivering timely and useful information to decision-makers. Dr Ruth Stewart discussed the evidence-based approach to informing policy making, and talked specifically about systematic reviews, including what systematic reviews in development look like and how they differ from systematic reviews in health care where the approach originates. She looked at the importance of mapping literature before embarking on a systematic review (particularly when covering a new area), the practicalities of doing reviews, including common pitfalls and pragmatic ways in which reviews can be done more quickly, in a more focused way and with implementation in mind. Dr Stewart introduced the work of the Collaboration for Environmental Evidence's Johannesburg Centre hosted by the University of Johannesburg. Evidence based policy making: Systematic reviews and other research synthesis methodologiesThis seminar is about seeking a balance in research between the pressures of maintaining rigour, with the importance of delivering timely and useful information to decision-makers. Dr Ruth Stewart will discuss the evidence-based approach to informing policy making, and talk specifically about systematic reviews, including what systematic reviews in development look like and how they differ from systematic reviews in health care where the approach originates. Presentation: Evaluation as a key source of evidence for policy-makingPresentation from a seminar which reviewed evidence-based policy-making and the potential role of evaluation as a key, and a systematic, source of evidence. Presented by Dr Ian Goldman, Deputy Director General, Evaluation and Research, DPME, The Presidency. From Evidence to Action: Issue 6: Evaluating our way to better government performanceIn the final issue of the PAN newsletter for 2011 we look at how the evaluation of government programmes can be invaluable in improving performance and service delivery. Divided we stand: Why inequality keeps risingReports that the gap between the rich and the poor in OECD countries has reached its highest level for over over 30 years. Includes a special focus on inequality in growing economies. Prospects for South Africa's future: Development report 2011This report seeks to focus on the core, critical interventions that will be needed if South Africa’s development objectives are to be met. |
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