Why is experimental evidence not used more and what can we do about it?
This blog investigates what prevents policymakers from using evidence derived from randomised controlled trials (RCTs) to inform their decisions.
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The EU launches a new funding call for experimental innovation support programmes
Albert and James explore what the new EU funding for experimental innovation support means for innovation agencies and evidence.
How to learn and improve on what we do in the rugged landscape of programmes and policies?
As more and more governments attempt to base their policies on sound evidence, randomised controlled trials - the 'gold standard' in evaluation - are gaining a stronger role in determining which policies work. But are they really the best way to tell us which policies should be used? This blogpost explores how to improve our ability to learn and better design things that work.
