[hepr-vn] Communicating research for evidence-based policymaking - A practical guide for researchers

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From: "Ruggiero, Mrs. Ana Lucia (WDC)" <ruglucia at PAHO.ORG>
Date: 31 August 2010 8:30:15 AM PDT
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Communicating research for evidence-based policymaking
A practical guide for researchers in socio-economic sciences and humanities

Directorate-General for Research
Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities EUR 24230 EN
Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, 2010

 
Available online PDF [60p.] at: http://bit.ly/cySOrw 

“…identified the key priorities for deepening communication and strengthening the transfer of knowledge and experience between research and policymaking.

This publication is designed to offer an easy-to-read guide which identifies the most important stages in the development of a dynamic communication strategy and which will ensure that the projects funded under the Framework Programmes make a real difference in enabling policymakers to respond to the significant challenges we face. Divided into three parts – Concept, Policy Briefs and Practical Means – this guide is intended to help exploit research concepts into
genuine policy action…..”

 
 
Table of contents
1 The concept
1.1 Setting the scene – Strengthening cooperation between research and policymaking
1.2 The big challenge – Making research accessible to policymakers
1.3 The seventh Framework Programme – Supporting research in Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities
1.4 Defining issues – Effective identification of policy-relevant issues
1.5 Knowledge transfer – Two-way dialogue
1.6 Teamwork – Creating the right communication and dissemination team
1.7 Identifying audiences –The relevant target groups
2 The policy brief – Engaging and sustaining interest
3 Some practical means
4 Ten steps towards an effective dissemination strategy
5 Glossary
6 Selected bibliography
7 Annexes
7.1 Example of policy brief – Innodrive
7.2 Guidelines for project websites
7.3 Example of project flyer
7.4 Example of project brochure
7.5 Guidelines for project final conferences