Evidence-informed policymaking - A pathway to increasing trust in democratic institutions and boosting competitiveness

The project ‘Building capacity for evidence-informed policymaking in governance and public administration in a post-pandemic Europe’ was inspired by the need of Member States to respond to complex policy issues requiring specialised knowledge, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic led to a widespread recognition in governments that the use of evidence in advising policy is vital but has not been as effective as necessary. Meanwhile political agendas have shifted in the past two years towards geopolitical threats, competitivene

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