Organised by Nesta
Demands for policy advice and evidence are increasingly expected at the forefront of the UK’s national, regional and local government. More tools, resources and knowledge mobilisation activities are being geared towards supporting decision-makers to implement evidence-informed and impactful policy. Yet knowing what processes, capabilities and methodologies can be used to determine what works, when, why and how is difficult for civil servants facing mounting pressures to deliver quickly, with impact and at scale.
In partnership with the Capabilities in Academic Policy Engagement (CAPE) programme and the Chief Scientific Adviser's (CSA) Office at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), Nesta is excited to launch a new interactive toolkit on Engaging With Evidence - a practical resource to strengthen capabilities for evidence use and expert engagement. Through a combination of theory, case studies and interactive activities, the toolkit is designed to help decision-makers learn about what evidence and expertise can be mobilised towards the right purposes at the right time. It provides a practical, easy-to-use resource for governments, knowledge intermediaries and others interested in advancing capabilities for evidence use and expert engagement.
Join us on Tuesday 6 December 12:00 - 13:30 as we bring together evidence experts and practitioners from across the research-policy nexus to discuss the challenges and opportunities for strengthening capabilities for evidence use and expert engagement for policy development.
Why you should come
This event is for anyone working in local, regional or national government or those interested in developing capabilities for engaging with both evidence and evidence producers, and understanding how improved evidence literacy and expert engagement can support the development of policy to ensure outcomes are effective in generating a meaningful social impact.
We look forward to seeing you there! Please get in touch with us if you have any questions at all. You can email Gigi Tennant and Kuranda Morgan on evidence@nesta.org.uk.