What works: evidence centres for social policy

"It is a fundamental principle of good public services that decisions are made on the basis of strong evidence and what we know works."

What works: evidence centres for social policy
HM Government
March 2013

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Using evidence to improve social policy and practice

This is a collection of essays looking at how to make decisions based on good quality evidence.

Using evidence to improve social policy and practice: perspectives on how research and evidence can influence decision making
NESTA
October 2011

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