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Julio berdegue from policy to research and back again

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Canadian Rural Research Network / R辿seau canadien de recherche rurale

This document discusses the relationship between policy and research and provides strategies to strengthen their interaction. It examines how commissions in Latin America were comprised of researchers and civil society representatives. The researchers' side should understand the policy context and objectives. Throughout the research process, they should nurture credibility, formulate policy-relevant questions, and stay close to decision-makers. Communicating effectively is also important. In conclusion, organizations should get organized to better bridge the gap between policy and research.

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From Policy to Research and Back Again Evidence from the South Dr. Julio A. Berdegu辿 Dr. Ignacia Fern叩ndez Rimisp Latin American Center for Rural Development First Annual Rural Workshop 2011, Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Ottawa, Canada, 5 May 2011
Contents 1. Problem statement 2. The policy process 3. Development issues and the policy-research interaction 4. What to do? The policy side 5. What to do? The research side
Problem statement How to break away from these constraints, in a way that does not require that researchers become politicians or politicians become philosophers?
2. The policy process
2. The policy process Decision-making styles Level of agreement regarding objectives and values Strong Weak Programmed Process Negotiated Process Routines. Ideological debates Dependence on technical Turning to experience Strong aspects and tradition Level of Bureaucratization Official controversies certainty Planning and hidden regarding the commitments means, facts Programmatic Process Chaotic Process and knowledge Turning to the experts Prevention Weak Empiricism (the best Decentralization possible), search for strategic Turning to authority variants or the lucky man
3. Development issues Commission on Education o 81 members o 32% researchers and technical experts o 64% civil society constituencies Commission on Labor and Equity o 48 members o 75% were researchers and technical experts o 29% represented civil society sectors Commission on Social Security o 15 members o 87% researchers and technical experts o 13% represented civil society
5. What to do?
5. What to do? The researchers side Strategies to fit the context (F. Carden) 1. Clear government demand 2. Government interested in research, but leadership absent 3. Government interested in research, but with a capacity shortfall 4. A new or emerging issue activates research, but leaves policymakers uninterested 5. Government treats research with disinterest, or hostility
ROMA process, Young and Mendizabal, ODI For example: For example: RAPID Framework AIIM Drivers of Change Stakeholder analysis Power Analysis Influence Mapping SWOT Social Network Analysis Influence Mapping Force Field Analysis Force Field Analysis Start by defining your policy For example: objectives Progress Markers constantly review Opportunities and them during the Threats timeline For example: process Policy Objectives AIIM Log Frame (flexible) Force Field Outcome Mapping Analysis Journals or impact logs Internal monitoring tools For example: For example: For example: Strategy Map Policy entrepreneur questionnaire Publications, public relations Force Field Analysis SWOT Media and events Internal performance frameworks Negotiation and advice Develop a network or coalition Research
5. What to do? The researchers side Rimisps experience 1. Nurture credibility 2. Formulate policy-relevant research questions 3. Stay close to decision-makers throughout the research process 4. Communicate effectively
In conclusion, one message Get organized
From Policy to Research and Back Again Evidence from the South Dr. Julio A. Berdegu辿, jberdegue@rimisp.org Dr. Ignacia Fern叩ndez, ifernandez@rimisp.org Rimisp Latin American Center for Rural Development www.rimisp.org First Annual Rural Workshop 2011, Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Ottawa, Canada, 5 May 2011

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Julio berdegue from policy to research and back again

  • 1. From Policy to Research and Back Again Evidence from the South Dr. Julio A. Berdegu辿 Dr. Ignacia Fern叩ndez Rimisp Latin American Center for Rural Development First Annual Rural Workshop 2011, Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Ottawa, Canada, 5 May 2011
  • 2. Contents 1. Problem statement 2. The policy process 3. Development issues and the policy-research interaction 4. What to do? The policy side 5. What to do? The research side
  • 3. Problem statement How to break away from these constraints, in a way that does not require that researchers become politicians or politicians become philosophers?
  • 4. 2. The policy process
  • 5. 2. The policy process Decision-making styles Level of agreement regarding objectives and values Strong Weak Programmed Process Negotiated Process Routines. Ideological debates Dependence on technical Turning to experience Strong aspects and tradition Level of Bureaucratization Official controversies certainty Planning and hidden regarding the commitments means, facts Programmatic Process Chaotic Process and knowledge Turning to the experts Prevention Weak Empiricism (the best Decentralization possible), search for strategic Turning to authority variants or the lucky man
  • 6. 3. Development issues Commission on Education o 81 members o 32% researchers and technical experts o 64% civil society constituencies Commission on Labor and Equity o 48 members o 75% were researchers and technical experts o 29% represented civil society sectors Commission on Social Security o 15 members o 87% researchers and technical experts o 13% represented civil society
  • 8. 5. What to do? The researchers side Strategies to fit the context (F. Carden) 1. Clear government demand 2. Government interested in research, but leadership absent 3. Government interested in research, but with a capacity shortfall 4. A new or emerging issue activates research, but leaves policymakers uninterested 5. Government treats research with disinterest, or hostility
  • 9. ROMA process, Young and Mendizabal, ODI For example: For example: RAPID Framework AIIM Drivers of Change Stakeholder analysis Power Analysis Influence Mapping SWOT Social Network Analysis Influence Mapping Force Field Analysis Force Field Analysis Start by defining your policy For example: objectives Progress Markers constantly review Opportunities and them during the Threats timeline For example: process Policy Objectives AIIM Log Frame (flexible) Force Field Outcome Mapping Analysis Journals or impact logs Internal monitoring tools For example: For example: For example: Strategy Map Policy entrepreneur questionnaire Publications, public relations Force Field Analysis SWOT Media and events Internal performance frameworks Negotiation and advice Develop a network or coalition Research
  • 10. 5. What to do? The researchers side Rimisps experience 1. Nurture credibility 2. Formulate policy-relevant research questions 3. Stay close to decision-makers throughout the research process 4. Communicate effectively
  • 11. In conclusion, one message Get organized
  • 12. From Policy to Research and Back Again Evidence from the South Dr. Julio A. Berdegu辿, jberdegue@rimisp.org Dr. Ignacia Fern叩ndez, ifernandez@rimisp.org Rimisp Latin American Center for Rural Development www.rimisp.org First Annual Rural Workshop 2011, Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Ottawa, Canada, 5 May 2011