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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 trials to identify programs and practices capable of improving policy relevant outcomes. Evidence-based policy is particularly associated with Adrian Smith.

See also

• Policy based evidence making

External links

• Evidence-Based Policy in Development Network (ebpdn)
• Evidence-Based Policy Help Desk
• Evidence Network