From Research to Policy: International Training on Evidence-based Policy Making for Decent Work

The aim of the course is to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of research and data skills for evidence-based policymaking in the fields of social justice and the promotion of decent work. Throughout the learning path, participants analyse the policy development process and evidence-based policymaking, explore cutting-edge research methodologies, statistical analysis techniques, and learn how to integrate empirical evidence into the dynamic landscape of the Labour Market. The course aims to promote evidence-informed policymaking for decent work and to guide policies through research. OBJECTIVES Following a dual-path approach, the training course aims at empowering participants with the skills and techniques needed to actively contribute to the promotion of social justice and decent work through evidence-based policymaking. Through the Path 1 “Evidence-informed policymaking for decent work”, participants have learned to: • Incorporate evidence-based policymaking processes • Enhance understanding of frontier issues impacting decent work • Establish research and policy dialogues between social partners • Develop research and policy communities of practice for evidence-based policies Through the Path 2 “Guiding policies through research and data”, participants have: • Built skills in research methodologies • Improved understanding of labour market data and statistics • Built capacities on research analysis and data interpretation • Learned to promote research utilisation in policymaking to enhance the quality of policy dialogue CONTENT To foster a comprehensive understanding of research and data skills for evidence-based policymaking in the fields of social justice and the promotion of decent work, the training course delved into several crucial topics: • Evidence-based Policymaking: Analysing the policy development process, evidence-based policymaking, and policy drafting in the context of the decent work agenda • Searching for Evidence: Learning to develop a search strategy, dissect “Request for Evidence,” and find suitable evidence • Appraising Evidence: Exploring different elements of research design and learning to judge evidence reliably and assess a wide range of evidence • Synthesising Evidence: Understanding the key parameters for evidence usability, the steps in evidence synthesis, and the main elements of a policy brief • Understanding Research: Learning different research techniques and methodologies to provide sound and rigorous evidence • Labour Market Statistics and Analysis: Delving into data collection methods, fundamental concepts, and definitions, with a specific focus on key labour market indicators • Interpreting Labour Market Statistics: Understanding and interpreting key labour market statistics, familiarising them with ILOSTAT • Communicating Evidence: Effectively tailoring research to different audience groups and create an effective communicating strategy LEARNING HOURS: 60 hours Assessment process: successful completion of all the module assignments and of a final assignment (presentation and final submission of a policy brief)