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

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

 

 

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