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 trials to identify programs and practices capable of improving policy relevant outcomes.
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". [1]
Evidence-based policy is associated with Adrian Smith. [citation needed]
References
- ^ Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (21 September 2006). "Evidence-based policy making". Retrieved 2010-03-06.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help)