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Making evidence useful — the case for new institutions
Author(s)	Geoff Mulgan, Ruth Puttick
Corporate Author	Nesta (National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts)
Publisher	Nesta, London, 2013
Pages	11 pp
Source	NESTA, 1 Plough Place, London EC4A 1DE. Download link: http://www.nesta.org.uk/publications/assets/featur...
Keywords	Information needs ; Social policy ; United Kingdom.
Annotation	Over the past few years, there has been much discussion about how we can improve the use of evidence in decision-making. This has led to new initiatives, such as the Alliance for Useful Evidence, as well as calls for new institutions and ways of working. These discussions have now led to action. In March 2013, the UK government, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Big Lottery Fund announced plans to create a new network of 'What Works' evidence centres. This paper outlines why these centres are needed, the role they will play, and how they will build upon the work already being undertaken that will complement existing institutions. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-130809002 E
Classmark	UV:IK: TM2: 8
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