In December 2023, the Cross-Government Social and Behavioural Science for Emergencies Steering Group commissioned IPPO and the EPPI Centre to conduct an international scan for organisations, networks, collaborations and institutions that exist to respond to urgent evidence demands during times of crisis.
It is reasonable to assume that the work of governments, businesses and civil society goes better if the people making decisions are well-informed, using reliable facts and strong evidence rather than only hunch and anecdote.
Libby Hackett Libby Hackett is the inaugural CEO of the James Martin Institute for Public Policy, a ground-breaking government-university partnership that is transforming how policymakers and research experts work together to develop smart solutions. Libby is an award-winning public policy expert, with over 20 years’ experience of bringing government and universities together to solve complex problems. She has held senior leadership and advisory roles in government, parliament, university peak bodies, think tanks and private sector consultancy in Australia and the UK. Libby read PPE at Oxford and is a visiting fellow in...
With the rise of increasingly complex global challenges, from climate change and public health crises to technological disruptions, having access to relevant expertise and considering the best available knowledge to inform policymaking is crucial.
