The challenges and approaches of measuring research impact and influence on public policy making
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13122011 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sheila Siar (corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 169-183 |
| Publication date | 2023-08-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Public Administration and Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2517-679X • E-ISSN: 1727-2645 |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/pap-05-2022-0046 |
| OpenAlex | W4385462746 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 14 |
Purpose Measuring research’s policy influence is challenging, given the complexity of the policy process, the gradual nature of policy influence, and the time lag between research investment and impact. This paper assesses measurement approaches and discusses their merits and applications to overcome various hurdles. Design/methodology/approach Relevant articles and studies were selected and analyzed. First, the research-policy interface was revisited to understand their link and how research influences policy making. Second, the most common approaches for measuring policy influence were reviewed based on their features, strengths, and limitations. Findings The three approaches reviewed — pyramid, influencing, and results chain — have their respective strengths. Thus, research organizations planning to design a program for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of policy influence have to adopt the best possible features of each approach and develop a customized method depending on their objectives and overall M&E framework. Originality/value This paper fosters a deeper understanding of leveraging the three approaches
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |