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'''Evidence-based policy''' is [[public policy]] informed by rigorously established objective [[evidence]]. It is an extension of the idea of [[evidence-based medicine]] to all areas of public policy. An important aspect of evidence-based policy is the use of scientifically rigorous studies such as [[randomized controlled trial]]s to identify programs and practices capable of improving policy relevant outcomes. Evidence-based policy is particularly associated with [[AFM Smith|Adrian Smith]].

A UK Government white paper published in 1999 (''"Modernising Government"'') noted that Government "must produce policies that really deal with problems, that are forward-looking and shaped by evidence rather than a response to short-term pressures; that tackle causes not symptoms". <ref>{{Cite web

| last = Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

| first =

| authorlink = Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

| title = Evidence-based policy making

| date = 21 September 2006

| url = http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/policy/evidence/index.htm

| accessdate = [[2010-03-06]]}}</ref>

Evidence-based policy is particularly associated with [[AFM Smith|Adrian Smith]].

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== See also ==