Concertation Indépendante
Cible géographique:
Brunéi Darussalam, Cambodge, Indonésie, République démocratique populaire lao, Malaisie, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapour, Thaïlande, Timor-Leste
Discussion topic outcome
Breakout Session 2 focused on the research-policy interface, and what needs to be done to ensure the development and implementation of evidence-based policies. Multiple gaps were identified in the process of translating research into policy, beginning with the disconnect between the available evidence base and the intended outcomes that policymakers want to address. This was understood to be primarily a lack of access to data, though it could in some instances refer to a lack of relevant research for specific concerns, which points to the need to strengthen implementation of national research
... Lire la suiteagendas. The issue of access to data is multi-faceted, ranging from lack of infrastructure widening the digital gap, the need to consolidate evidence into relevant open-access dashboards or platforms, to the comprehensibility of the presented data. Data quality is perceived to be important, and the need to independently validate data was raised. Streamlining bureaucratic processes was also identified as a barrier for evidence-based policies, particularly in the context of accessing and adopting the latest technologies such as gene editing. Some feedback was also provided on the nature of research—bringing in cross-sectoral expertise to provide the necessary cultural and social contexts, and the value of effective feedback mechanisms in generating quality evidence. Effective communication, lobbying and interfacing between research and policy is necessary. There is a perceived lack of information sharing from sectors involved in research (whether from academia, research institutes, or the private sector) and the need to have a regular platform for knowledge exchange or research dissemination was identified as a possible solution. Extending the conversation to the public sphere – through traditional or social media – was also viewed as a viable way for policymakers to be made aware of relevant research. Putting these recommendations into action would entail a baseline understanding and alignment among researchers and policymakers of their respective processes and languages. Researchers should be aware of which key areas are policy priorities, the types of evidence policymakers need and how these should be presented, while policymakers should be aware of the research process, the appropriate timeframes and success indicators, and how these can feed into the development of realistic outcomes that policy changes can help address. Lire moins
Piste(s) d'Action: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Mots-clés : Data & Evidence, Finance, Governance, Innovation, Policy, Women & Youth Empowerment