Policy impact almost never arises from a policy brief sent out into the ether.
Meaningful change is usually the result of researchers and policy professionals working together over a period of time, developing a shared understanding of the policy issue, the evidence gaps, and one another's priorities, interests, pressures, constraints and timeframes.
At the UCD Policy Interface, we recognise the value of fostering mutualistic relationships like these through collaborative events. We believe that bringing experts together is an important first step in a journey toward better public policy and better outcomes.
If you and your colleagues are keen to engage with a group of policy actors on an issue that's timely and relevant, (opens in a new window)reach out to our Project Manager about the possibility of setting up a workshop, roundtable discussion, or any other type of collaborative event. And join our network to hear about upcoming events related to your discipline.