Using evidence to inform decision-making is a complex practice, but when done right it can help governments to deliver meaningfully better outcomes for citizens. The International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA) works to enhance the science–policy interface worldwide by fostering discussions and collaborations between individuals as well as institutions.

In 2018, it was announced that a regional INGSA chapter for North America would be established under the leadership of the Chief Scientist of Québec.

TDL was approached by Les Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) for support in clarifying the specific objectives and strategy of the North American chapter, as well as how to implement this strategy.

We used data mining and stakeholder mapping to structure a science advice network and develop strategic directions for it.

We're teaching the public policy leaders of the future how to incorporate behavioral science into their work.

Providing Hands-on Behavioral Science Education to Future Policy Leaders

Providing hands-on behavioral science education to the policy leaders of the future

In partnership with the Government of Nepal, we developed nudges to encourage better sanitation and promote gender equality.

Promoting Sanitation and Gender Equality by Using Behavioral Insights

Raising public toilet use using predictive modeling

Structuring a Science Advice Network

Enriching Collaboration in the North American Science-Policy Interface

Structuring a science advice network through data mining, surveys, and stakeholder mapping

Structuring a science advice network through data mining, surveys, and stakeholder mapping

Overview

The Challenge