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Can scientists and policy makers work together?

Bernard C K Choi1, Tikki Pang, Vivian Lin

  • 1Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Public Health Agency of Canada, Government of Canada. Bernard_Choi@phac-aspc.gc.ca

Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
|July 16, 2005
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Scientists and policymakers can collaborate by addressing differing goals and communication styles. Solutions involve incentives, knowledge brokers, and organizational changes for effective evidence-based policy making.

Area of Science:

  • Policy Science
  • Science Communication
  • Sociology of Science

Background:

  • Evidence-based policy making requires collaboration between scientists and policymakers.
  • Significant differences exist in their mentalities, goals, and operational imperatives.
  • Bridging this gap is crucial for effective policy development and implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the fundamental question of whether scientists and policymakers can effectively work together.
  • To identify the key challenges hindering collaboration between these two groups.
  • To propose actionable solutions for fostering a more productive partnership.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of scientists' and policymakers' differing perspectives, goals, and communication styles.

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  • Identification of critical issues impacting collaboration, such as trust, evidence utilization, and accountability.
  • Review and synthesis of proposed solutions for enhancing science-policy interaction.

    • Main Results:

    • Scientists and policymakers exhibit distinct attitudes toward information, time perception, and career trajectories.
    • Barriers to collaboration include lack of mutual trust, divergent views on evidence, and differing accountabilities.
    • Proposed solutions encompass incentives, knowledge brokers, organizational adjustments, and broader definitions of research.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective collaboration between scientists and policymakers is achievable through targeted interventions.
    • Addressing inherent differences and fostering mutual understanding are key to successful evidence-based policy.
    • Continued dialogue on partnership models and incentives is vital for advancing policy and practice.