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Influencing Policy through Research: Introduction to Principles and Tools

Learn about policy context, key actors, knowledge sources, and intermediaries to effectively influence policy processes. Develop a research plan, communicate findings, manage approach, and assess competencies for policy impact. Monitor, learn, and improve to achieve better outcomes.

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Influencing Policy through Research: Introduction to Principles and Tools

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  1. Influencing Policy through Research:Introductionto Principles and Tools Arnaldo Pellini: a.pellini.ra@odi.org.uk

  2. ODI • 200 staff • Research / Advice / Public Debate • Fellowship scheme For more information see: www.odi.org.uk

  3. ODI

  4. RAPID Policy and development processes Knowledge

  5. Power, Politics and evidence use Evidence production and communication RAPID Knowledge intermediaries and interactions

  6. Cabinet Donors Policy Formulation Parliament Agenda Setting Decision Making Civil Society Ministries Monitoring and Evaluation Policy Implementation Private Sector Policy processes are...

  7. ROMA Strategy for influencing policy processes RAPID Outcome Mapping Approach

  8. Power, Politics and evidence use Evidence production and communication 1. Learn about the context Knowledge intermediaries and interactions

  9. 1. Learn about the context Knowledge, Politics and Power (KPP) 1. Mapping the political context 2. Role of key actors 3. Types of knowledge 4. Knowledge intermediation processes

  10. 1. Learn about the context 1. Mapping the political context • What is the political context? • Separation of powers • Formal/informal political participation processes • Who has the strongest voices in policy debates? • How does the political context condition the behavior of different actors involved in it and the search for knowledge?

  11. 1. Learn about the context 2. Role of key actors • Who is involved in policy making and knowledge processes? • How do these actors interact and what role does knowledge play in this process? • How do interest, values, beliefs and credibility shape the knowledge-policy interface?

  12. 1. Learn about the context 3. Types of knowledge • What sources of knowledge do different actors rely on and why? • From where do they source this knowledge? • How do power relations between actors serve for privileging some sources of knowledge versus others?

  13. 1. Learn about the context 4. Knowledge intermediation processes • Are there intermediaries involved in the knowledge to policy link? • Bearing in mind an understanding of these dynamics, what innovative ways of working could be used to mediate the knowledge-policy interface? • When, where, how can policy makers/ decision makers make best use of knowledge in order to tackle complex problems?

  14. 2. Define the policy change Attitudinal change Procedural change Policy content Behaviour change

  15. 3. Stakeholders’ mapping High List stakeholders Map them on a matrix Identify which are the most influential Power / influence Low Low Interest in the topic High

  16. 4. Research plan and communication Research Quantitative / qualitative / mix Data collection and analysis tools Get to know your audience Research report + Policy brief Research brief Articles in newspapers Interviews in TV Workshops and presentations …. Communication strategy

  17. 5. Management approach Overall strategy and plan POLICY OUTCOME Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage … Outputs Outputs Outputs

  18. 6. Assess your competencies

  19. 7. Monitoring and learning framework • Strategy and direction –are you doing the right thing? • Management –are you doing what you planned to do? • Outputs – are the outputs appropriate for the audience? • Uptake – are people aware of your work? • Outcomes and impacts –are you having any impact? • Strategy and direction • Management • Outputs • Uptake • Outcomes and impacts

  20. 7. Monitoring and learning framework

  21. Conclusions To improve research impact you need: • Clear intent • A systematic approach • The right systems and management approach • To accept change • To spend more on communications • To engage, engage, engage • Have a long term view Clear intent

  22. Thank you www.outcomemapping.ca www.ebpdn.org

  23. Resources RAPID publications: http://www.odi.org.uk/work/programmes/rapid/activities-resources.asp

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