‘How to’ resource
Our resources and training help places use evidence to identify the strengths and weaknesses of their local economy, and design policies to improve employment, wages, and productivity in their area.
To deliver improved outcomes and make best use of public funding, it’s important that policies are based on a good understanding of the problems they seek to address, and knowledge about ‘what works’ in tackling the identified issues. This involves drawing on diverse sources of evidence including national statistics, local intelligence, research, monitoring and evaluation.
GUIDANCE ON HOW TO USE EVIDENCE
How to use evidence
We have a number of resources aimed at supporting places to make the best use of evidence.
Using data to inform decisions
Using impact evaluation for policy development
Use of evidence resources
Evidence reviews
How to score evidence
Training on how to use evidence
