26 June 2025
Comment series: The future of evidence based policy
Catch up on our new comment series on the future of evidence-based policy, authored by a range of leading experts. Each piece reflects on a key aspect of current practice—the challenges, the opportunities, and everything in between.
- Prof Robert Dur argues that, when explained properly, there is public support for policy experiments.
- Chris Goulden argues that devolution offers the chance to embed evidence-based solutions into regional policymaking.
- Prof Michael Sanders and Dimitris Vallis examine the value of rigour and detail when designing trials.
- Prof Michael Sanders and Vanessa Hirneis argue that we need to better assess the impacts of interventions on all groups in society.
- Nancy Hey reflects on the legacy and future of the What Works Centre for Wellbeing.
- Jane Lewis and Robyn Mildon reflect on policy failures that stem from inadequate implementation.
- Tris Lumley critiques the centralised model of the What Works Centres, advocating for a shift towards a practitioner-centric approach.
- Prof Michael Sanders and Julia Ellingwood reflect on the issue of only assessing immediate outcomes of policy interventions.