policymakers

Training deputy ministers in the school of thought associated with the credibility revolution increases demand for and responsiveness to causal evidence

How much do political leaders value academic research? Can this research change not only their beliefs, but also the policies they implement?

What are randomised control trials, and what is the best way to use them to inform policy decisions?

Rachel Glennerster, Chief Economist at DFID, discusses the importance of building relationships to ensure evidence is translated into policy.*