PRESENTATION

Mapping what works in supporting the use of evidence and developing a global knowledge translation research agenda

Day1

14:10–14:20 (CEST)

The session will centre around presenting the results of "The art and science of using evidence: what works in supporting the use of evidence – a mapping exercise”.

The use of evidence is both a science and an art. This mapping exercise showcases how creativity and connection play a part in promoting evidence use. Discover practical strategies and gain valuable insights to shape future research priorities in evidence-to-policy processes.

The session will centre around presenting the results of "The art and science of using evidence: what works in supporting the use of evidence – a mapping exercise”. Participants will be informed about the main findings and outcomes of the mapping exercise, which explores strategies for supporting the use of evidence. These results will serve as valuable insights to guide the development of a global research agenda on knowledge translation that WHO is planning to lead in collaboration with international E2P experts and stakeholders. By understanding what works in promoting evidence use, participants can apply these findings to shape the priorities, focus areas, and methodologies for future research endeavours in E2P and knowledge translation.

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Key questions and session highlights

  • What are the main lessons around the art and science of using evidence?
  • How can these lessons be applied to developing a global E2P research agenda on knowledge translation?

 

Speaker

Laurenz Langer

Laurenz Langer

Executive Director of the South Africa Centre for Evidence (SACE), South Africa

Laurenz is the executive director of the South Africa Centre for Evidence NPC (SACE), a non-profit organisation set up to support the use of evidence by African decision-makers to reduce poverty and inequality on the continent. He specialises in the production of evidence syntheses and in the design of institutional knowledge systems to support the use of bodies of evidence by decision-makers. His work focusses on supporting government decision-makers to integrate evidence in the formulation and design of public policies and programmes in South Africa. He co-led the innovation of policy-relevant evidence maps and evidence-bases in the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation in the Presidency which informed seven national policy areas in South Africa. This also includes the institutionalisation of responsive evidence services and co-production approaches. Laurenz has conducted over 60 systematic reviews and evidence maps, including reviews published by the Campbell Collaboration and the Collaboration for Environmental Evidence.
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