Subject matter interviews reveal barriers to evidence use in government: untimely evidence, research not geared to decision-makers, limited understanding of evidence, and organizational influences¶

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q1 i? Interview respondents reported that evidence is not usually available when decisions are made, researchers do not gear results to decision-makers, leaders and staff may not understand the purpose and application of evidence, and organizational influences such as budget constraints and lack of a coordinated process impede evidence use. → Julieta Lugo-Gil 2019

Evidence¶

Julieta Lugo-Gil 2019¶

Julieta Lugo-Gil, Dana Jean-Baptiste, Livia Frasso Jaramillo. (2019). Use of Evidence to Drive Decision-Making in Government. Washington, DC: Mathematica Policy Research. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/use-of-evidence-to-drive-decision-making-in-government

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Phase 2 qualitative interviews with thought leaders and experts in evaluation, dissemination, and evidence use. Respondents reported that "evidence is not usually available at the time decisions are being made" and that organizational influences include "budget constraints and the lack of a coordinated, functional process to regulate the production and use of evidence." Many barriers corroborate the literature review findings.

"evidence is not usually available at the time decisions are being made and researchers do not gear their research results to decision-makers, governmental leaders and staff tasked with making program or policy decisions may not understand the purpose and application of evidence"

Discussion¶

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