Evidence in development policymaking and practice
In a policy brief, NADEL’s Kimon Schneider outlines an approach to help decision-makers assess evidence quality within the real-world restrictions of time, budget and feasibility.
The aim of international development is to improve lives around the world, but how do decision-makers know which projects work and which do not? Resources are scarce and development needs are tremendous, so it is essential that support is channelled effectively and resources are put into strategies and projects that make the biggest difference.
But the reality is, decisions are often made with unreliable evidence or even no evidence at all, which increases the risk of promoting projects that have little positive impact or are actually counter-productive. In his policy brief, NADEL’s Kimon Schneider outlines an approach to help decision-makers assess evidence quality within the real-world restrictions of time, budget and feasibility.
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