communication

Beyond the Thick Report: Why Communication is the New Frontier for Impactful Evaluation

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(TL;DR) Evaluations are no longer judged primarily by methodological rigor, but by how effectively their findings are communicated and used in decision making. In Germany’s current context of budget cuts, political polarization, and institutional reform, evaluation is gaining strategic importance as a tool for evidence-based steering, while also facing new risks such as political misuse … Read more

Jürgen Habermas and the Case for Evidence-Based Policy Advisory

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Graphic showing the thought landscape of Habermas

I wanted to honour the idea landscape that Jürgen Habermas left us for democracy, public debate, and evidence-informed policy and evaluation. Many of my senior colleagues trained in Germany are influenced by his work. For all others  I produced a little Habermas Toolbox. A Tribute to a Philosopher Who Shaped How We Think About Science … Read more