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Does evidence matter?

30 April 2003 11:00-12:30 (GMT+00) - Public event, London

  • This event in the 'Does Evidence Matter' series examined the following questions:
    • Why is evidence important in policy making?
    • What sort of evidence?
    • How to get it?
    • Is the current emphasis on evidence-based policy in government resulting in better policies?
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    Speakers:
    David Halpern – Strategy Unit, Cabinet Office
    Erik Millstone – Science Policy Research Unit
    Chair:
    John Young – Programme Manager, RAPID, ODI

     

  • An ODI public event in the Does Evidence Matter? series.