Evidence-Based Policy and Decision-Making (MEA 405)
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MEA 405 – EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY AND DECISION-MAKING
Module Objective
To equip learners with the ability to transform research and evaluation evidence into policy recommendations and strategic decisions.
Learning Outcomes
Learners should be able to:
1. Explain evidence-based decision-making.
2. Assess evidence quality.
3. Synthesise research findings.
4. Interpret evaluation evidence.
5. Develop policy recommendations.
6. Prepare policy briefs.
7. Communicate evidence to decision-makers.
8. Analyse policy alternatives.
9. Identify evidence gaps.
10. Support evidence-informed policy development.
Module Content
1. Evidence-based policy
2. Evidence hierarchies
3. Evidence quality
4. Research synthesis
5. Evaluation evidence
6. Policy analysis
7. Policy options
8. Cost and feasibility
9. Evidence gaps
10. Knowledge translation
11. Policy briefs
12. Evidence communication
13. Stakeholder influence
14. Decision-making under uncertainty
15. Political economy of evidence
16. Research uptake
17. Evidence-to-policy pathways
18. Policy learning
19. Evidence-informed planning
20. Strategic decision-making
IPSD Contact Information
Mr. Peter Senesie, IPSD Assistant Vice President and Dean
Email: psenesie@pathsu.education
Whats App: +232 76 752525
Dr. Michael Udam, Associate Dean, IPSD
Email: mudam@pathsu.education
Whats App: +234 803 249 6398
IPSD Website: PATHS University IPSD
Admissions: admissions@pathsu.education