What’s in a word? Finding the value in evaluation
Different groups — frontline workers, auditors, the public — value different aspects of evaluation for different reasons. It's important to keep these competing values in mind. Read More
Don Nutbeam
Evaluation judgement needs encouragement from the beginning
The difficulty of embedding public sector program evaluation can’t be underestimated. It requires process changes, cultural adjustment and systemic institutional support. States like NSW that are courageous enough should be supported not scolded. Read More
Don Nutbeam: more paths to evidence-informed policymaking
Better collaboration and impact assessment should help bridge the researcher-policymaker divide. Researchers, once engaged and invested in outcomes, can restore evidence to policymaking. Read More