Scientists and Policy-Makers: Towards a New Partnership

In: International social science journal: ISSJ, Band 53, Heft 170, S. 621-635

Abstract

There is an urgent need to link social science research with policy making to address many key issues confronting countries across the globe. Policymakers need the benefit of social science research that is relevant, timely, transdisciplinary, methodologically capable of capturing global & local trends, swift to respond to fundamental issues, & offers findings which are clearly articulated, effectively disseminated, & oriented to outcomes. For this a new partnership is needed between social scientists & policymakers. We can gain a clearer picture of the nature of this desired partnership by probing the dichotomy between the world of science & the world of policy making. The experience of UNESCO & its program Management of Social Transformations provides some valuable lessons. 1 Picture, 19 References. Adapted from the source document.